Oldway Primary School

Fixed term until 31st August 2026
3.5 hours per week / Term Time Only

Oldway Primary School, part of the Riviera Education Trust, is looking for a dedicated and caring individual to join our team as a Mealtime Assistant.

This role is crucial in supporting children during lunchtime, ensuring their safety, well-being, and creating a positive and enjoyable dining experience.

Oldway Primary School is a friendly school which provides a safe, happy and stimulating environment where our pupils can develop into successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We aim to give our children the opportunities, skills and knowledge they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Our staff team brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm, and is committed to providing the very best education for the children in our care.

Oldway Primary School is part of the Riviera Education Trust which is a multi-academy trust comprising three local primary schools: Roselands Primary School, Shiphay Learning Academy and Oldway Primary School. We work in collaboration with Shiphay Learning Academy and Roselands Primary School in order to benefit all the children in the Trust. Working in partnership with other schools helps to strengthen our provision and provide educational excellence so that every pupil has the best possible learning experience and is prepared for future life.

The Lunchtime team is made up of friendly and professional individuals who work together to create a safe and enjoyable environment during lunch times.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Actively supervising children during playtime by circulating throughout the playground;
• Assisting and supporting children in the Dining Hall;
• Supervising children in designated indoor areas during wet weather;
• Attending to minor accidents and reporting any concerns or incidents to the Head.

Position details

The working hours for this position are 3.5 hours per week, Wednesday 11.30 - 13.00, Thursday & Friday
12.00 - 13.00.

The starting salary is £1,943 per annum (£24,413 FTE), NJC Grade B, Scale Point 2.

Please see the job description below for further details regarding this post.

Deadline for applications: Monday 1 December 2025 @ 09.00
Interview date: To be confirmed
Start date: 5 January 2026

The application form can be downloaded below and completed applications should be sent to:

HR Department
Riviera Education Trust
Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road
Paignton, TQ3 2SY

Email address: applications@rivieraet.co.uk

Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.
 
Riviera Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.