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

Roselands 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.

Roselands 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 opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge which will enable them to lead successful and fulfilling lives. We have a strong staff team with a wide range of talents and a great deal of experience. We are all enthusiastic and committed to providing the best education for the children in our care.

Roselands 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 Oldway Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy 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 Mealtime Assistant team is made up of friendly and professional individuals who work together to create a safe and enjoyable environment during lunch times. With ongoing training provided throughout the year, many team members have the opportunity to progress into other roles within the school, should they choose to.

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.

Details of the role

The working hours for this position are 1.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday, from 11:45 - 13:15. The starting salary is £4,165 per annum (£24,413 FTE), NJC Grade B, Scale Point 2. This is based on 7.5 hours per week for 38 weeks per year.

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

Deadline for applications:  Monday, 15 December 2025 @ 09:00

Interview date:  To be confirmed

Start date:  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.