Salary: NJC Grade A - £23,656 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) Working Pattern: This is a part-time, permanent position working 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year This is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled and dedicated team. Our school vision statement of ‘Being the best we can be for ourselves, for others and for God's world’ is woven through all aspects of school life, where opportunities for children are maximised, staff wellbeing is prioritised and nurturing relationships provide a safe space within which to learn and grow. We want to appoint staff who share our Christian ethos and understand the importance that relationships play in creating a safe, secure and inspirational learning environment. We are looking to appoint a Mealtime Assistant. The role includes: Setting up and clearing away before and after lunch Encouraging good table manners and orderly behaviour in the Dining Hall Supporting groups of children in activities on the playground Managing the health and safety of children during the lunchtime session We look forward to hearing from you if you would like to be part of our team. Please make sure that your personal statement in your application gives details of any relevant experience you have and explains why you would like to join the team at St Martin’s. To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post. The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 13th January 2025, interviews will be held on Friday 17th January 2025. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Ventrus Multi Academy Trust 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. Ventrus Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities. Ventrus 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 here. Our Vision Our ethos is one of love and care within a Christian community – every child is cared for as a child of God. We place a high priority on the emotional health and well-being of every child and know that in order to learn effectively children need to feel safe and secure. In order to learn effectively, children need to understand how to learn, and why they’re learning; they need a careful balance of challenge and support to enable them to be the ‘best that they can be’. Core Values Ventrus believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are: Never giving up Everyone matters Service Working With Us Documents