Mealtime Assistant

St. George's C of E Infant School are looking for a friendly, reliable and caring Mealtime Assistant to join our school team.

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, positive and enjoyable mealtime experience.

Your main focus will be to help supervise children during lunch and support the smooth running of the dining environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and clearing the dining room before and after service
• Supervising pupils to ensure safe, positive behaviour
• Encouraging good table manners and cleanliness
• Assisting children with cutlery where needed
• Administering first aid in line with school policy

We are seeking someone who is:

• Able to supervise children confidently and calmly
• Literate, numerate and able to follow instructions
• A good communicator who can work effectively with pupils and staff
• A team player with a positive, supportive attitude
• Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with children
• Experience in a catering environment
• GCSE-level education or equivalent

As part of The Harbour Trust Partnership, you will be joining a school committed to equality, inclusion and fostering good relationships within the community.

If you enjoy working with children and want to support a welcoming, well-organised lunchtime environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7th October 2026, interviews will be held on 12th October 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.

The vision of The Harbour Schools Partnership is to be:
An Educator of Choice

• Valued by stakeholders
• Recognised by external partners
• Parents' choice
• Children's choice
• Outstanding outcomes

• The right work/life balance
• Strong leadership pathways
• Outstanding staff development
• Strong cultural integrity
• Enhanced terms and conditions

• Supporting Schools regionally
• Intelligently contributing to national agendas
• Schools are central to the community
• Developing rounded citizens with a strong character compass
• Preparing children for a multi-cultural world

St George's C of E (VA) Infant and Nursery School work to ensure that the Christian values of hope, forgiveness, compassion, wisdom, thankfulness, peace, trust and friendship are embedded within the school.

We aim to provide a safe, purposeful, stimulating and aspirational learning environment, in which we respect all faiths, languages and cultures.