Catering Assistant

Join Our Team

as a Catering Assistant at Hanham Primary Federation!

Start date

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Hours

12.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 2:00pm), term time only excluding

INSET days Salary (FTE)

£24,796 per annum

Salary (Actual)

£7,020.62 per annum

Contract

Fixed-term until 31 August 2027, subject to review based on the school’s budget, kitchen provision, and meal uptake levels.

Application Closing Date

Monday 15 Jun 2026 - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to

close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date

To be confirmed __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Role Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around

your day? We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our

friendly team and to help provide healthy, enjoyable meals for our pupils.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working

as part of a team and wants to make a real difference to the school day for

children.We are looking for someone who

Has

experience of working in a catering, kitchen or fast-paced service

environment

Is

enthusiastic, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team

Can

support the preparation and serving of food

Is

flexible and able to adapt to support a smooth and efficient lunch

service

Maintains

a calm and positive approach when working with children

Communicates

well with pupils, staff and visitors

Understands

the importance of hygiene, health and safety standards

Is

friendly, approachable and takes pride in their work

Shares

the school’s vision and values

Please refer to the candidate information pack, under

"supporting documents" for more information about the role.Fluency DutyThis post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)

and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils and other users and

provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Trust and School Hanham Primary Federation is a founding member of The

Leaf Trust, a family of 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant),

united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments

rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023.

We can offer you

A

Great Working Environment

Experience a supportive and motivating

workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.

Professional

Growth

We are committed to staff development and offer excellent

CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship

opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for

practical experience and personal growth.

Pathways

for

Progression

As part of a network of 17 schools, you'll find

numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on

exciting new challenges.

Employee

Wellbeing

We prioritise your wellbeing through an additional

annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular staff voice

opportunities, and access to a comprehensive medical support package

including physiotherapy, counselling, mental health services and more —

all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Financial

Benefits

Enjoy excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme

and access to a retail discount platform to support your financial

wellbeing.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more

information about Hanham Primary Federation and The Leaf Trust.School VisitsVisits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more

about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the

school office.How to ApplyAll applicants are advised to refer to the candidate

information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before

submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match

the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining

reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please

click the ‘Fast Apply’ button. Please be advised, in accordance

with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the

moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach?

This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they

arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team.

Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive

community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an

unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just

around the corner!_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________