Mealtime Assistant

3 weeks ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Fremington Primary School are looking to recruit a Mealtime Assistant to join our MTA team. 

To monitor and ensure the safety and good behaviour of children during the lunchtime period. 
● Prepare dining area for lunch;
● Ensure that children entering the Dining Room have clean hands;
● Encourage good table manners and orderly behaviour in the Dining Room;
● See that drinking water is provided and assist in pouring water for young children;
● Assist young children in handling knives and forks and if necessary cut up their food;
● Encourage children to eat the meal provided and encourage them in avoidance of waste;
● Assist young children to choose a balanced meal;
● Supervise the orderly return of empties to a given point;
● Wipe down tables between sittings;
● Clean up after spillage of food, water or sickness in dining area during the service of the meal.
● Undertake playground duty, supervising by circulating amongst children. This supervision should not be carried out by pairs of Assistants.
● Support learning through play, organising games and supervising activities 
● Supervise children in designated area, other than playground, during wet weather.
● Attend to minor accidents and report to Headteacher.
● Report to Headteacher any untoward circumstances.
● Ensure that children do not leave the school without permission of Headteacher.
● Assist Headteacher as required in order to care for the safety and well-being of children.
● Any other duties commensurate with the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.

This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS with Children’s barred list clearance.

All completed application forms must be sent to

To apply, please visit our website for an application pack and further details on how to apply.

All completed application forms must be sent to


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