3.75 hours per day (10.00am – 1.45pm) - 18.75 hours per week Grade A, £24,413 - £24,796 (pro rata) We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ school. We are a friendly and hardworking staff who will welcome a flexible, dedicated person who is able to support the ethos of this committed and caring school. The successful applicant will work under the direction and instruction of the Unit Catering Manager. They must be able to work as part of a team and should be responsible, friendly, and enthusiastic, be able to keep calm whilst responding quickly to situations and enjoy working with children. Term Time only plus up to three designated days for training and cleaning per annum as required, which will usually take place on inset days. A full job description is included with the application pack. Smith’s Wood Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for this position. We are a totally unique school, informal visits are most welcome. Please contact School Business Leader, Juliet McCarron, to arrange a visit. For further information and application packs please contact the school office on 0121 779 8050 or email us at office@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk. Closing date: Monday 16 February 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Interviews: Week commencing 23 February 2026 Start date: ASAP Attached documents Catering Assistant Advert 2026.pdf Catering Assistant JDPS.pdf RecruitmentMonitoringFormv1.doc Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023.doc