Exwick Heights Primary School is seeking a kind and hardworking
Mealtime Assistant to be part of our brilliant team. This post is for 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks of the year and is a
permanent position starting on
1 st June or as soon as possible. The salary scale is
Grade A - FTE £24,413/ Pro Rata £4,147 At Exwick Heights, our mission is to achieve academic excellence and personal empowerment for every child. We foster a love of learning through our values of
kindness, curiosity and determination and we are proud that Ofsted graded our
Personal Development as Outstanding. Our children are enthusiastic, well-behaved and eager to learn-making this a fantastic place to work.
We are committed to supporting our staff through professional development and a positive working environment.
We are looking for a Mealtime Assistant who: - Enjoys supporting children in a calm, caring and nurturing environment
- Understands the importance of mealtime routines in promoting healthy eating, independence and positive social skills
- Builds warm, trusting relationships with children and works positively with colleagues
- Is reliable, proactive and able to support smooth, safe and well-organised lunchtime provision
- Actively engages with children in play, promoting inclusion, turn-taking and friendship, while ensuring safe and positive supervision during playtimes
What we offer: - A collaborative and supportive team, with strong leadership
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities for growth
- A leadership team committed to enhancing well-being
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who love learning
- A school culture built on kindness, curiosity, and determination
If you are able to meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you.
For an Informal conversation please contact: admin@exwickheights.devon.sch.uk
Closing date: 19th April 2026
Interview date: 27th April 2026
The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.
