Mealtime Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Hourly rate starting from £12.71
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Exeter, EX1 3WS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Mealtime Assistant – Exeter basedThis is an exciting time to join Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools located in Exeter, East Devon, and the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. Our Trust is nationally and internationally recognised for outstanding and innovative education. We lead several Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’ and support schools across the country with professional development and school improvement strategies.Would you like to be part of a busy catering team providing high quality, freshly prepared hot dinners for children each day? We are wishing to recruit a Mealtime Assistant who is hardworking and a dedicated member of staff to aid in the smooth running of lunchtimes. You will be responsible for setting up the dining hall, helping the children with the lunch service and clearing up the dining hall after lunch.Your RoleSet up and clear the dining hallDeliver food to the tablesSupport children serving during lunch serviceHelp maintain a calm, friendly environment Manage special diets and allergensWhat You'll BringA positive, team-focused attitudeA caring approach to working with children Reliability and a strong work ethicWhat We OfferHourly Rate: £12.71 (including holiday enhancement) Hours: 11:30am–1:45pm, weekdays, term time only (11.25 hours/week) PerksLocal Government pension Health scheme Cycle to work scheme Subsidised meals Uniform providedApply TodayBe part of a team that makes a difference every day. Closing Date: 20th September 2026 Interviews arranged upon receipt of suitable applications. Please complete the online application form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

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