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Job Vacancy
Permanent Mealtime Assistant required from September 2025. The post is being advertised on a part-time basis for 10 hours per week (11.30-1.30) over 38 weeks per annum
Salary: £12.25 per hour (pending NJC pay award uplift)
We are looking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic individual to assist at meal times.
The successful candidate will:
– Have a passion for working with children
– Show ability to support children’s feeding/eating under supervision and to understand that this activity is a part of their learning.
– Motivate children in their play and learning.
– A willingness to contribute to the general ethos of the school.
– A strong ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults is essential.
In return we can offer:
– Delightful, well behaved and responsive children with a real enthusiasm for learning
– A supportive and experienced team who are committed to achieving the highest standards for all of the children
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is working within regulated activity and therefore requires an enhanced DBS disclosure including a barred list check.
Any candidate shortlisted for the role will be subject to an online search. This search will not form part of the shortlisting process and opportunities will be provided at interview to address any concerns which may come up during the search.
This is a permanent position.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 27th June.
Application form is available below and should be returned via email to: spearman@ottery-primary.devon.sch.uk or posted to:
Headteacher, Ottery St Mary Primary School , Longdogs Lane, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1HY