Food technology teaching assistant

Food Technology Teaching assistant

Food Technology Teaching Assistant – Southport

Location: Southport
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Start date: ASAP

Milk Education is proud to be supporting a vibrant and community-focused secondary school in Southport in their search for a passionate Food Technology Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is truly “the heartbeat of the local community,” where every member of staff plays a key role in shaping the futures of confident, capable young people.

About the School

This school places high-quality teaching, inclusive practice, and aspirational thinking at the centre of everything it does. Students benefit from:

1. A highly skilled staff team, nationally recognised for excellence in teaching and learning.
2. A strong commitment to high‑impact inclusive education, ensuring every learner develops the skills and values needed to succeed.
3. A culture of visionary thinking, unique learning opportunities, and inspiring experiences.
4. A clear pathway for students to make informed and ambitious decisions about their futures—whether that’s university, apprenticeships, or employment.

As a Food Technology Teaching Assistant, you will become part of a team that empowers students to become confident learners and valuable future leaders within the local community.

Role Responsibilities

5. Support the Food Technology teacher with lesson preparation, demonstrations, and practical sessions.
6. Supervise and assist students during practical cooking tasks.
7. Prepare ingredients, equipment, and classroom resources.
8. Promote safe working practices and maintain a clean, organised learning environment.
9. Provide targeted support to individual learners or small groups to help them progress.
10. Encourage a love for food, nutrition, and practical skills.

What We’re Looking For

11. Experience working with young people or within a secondary school setting.
12. A passion for Food Technology, nutrition, or practical learning environments.
13. A positive, proactive, and supportive attitude.
14. Strong communication and organisational skills.
15. An understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice (training provided if needed).

Benefits of Working with Milk Education

By joining Milk, you gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, including:

16. Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly.
17. A dedicated personal consultant who supports you throughout your placement.
18. Access to Milk Fluency, our training platform offering free CPD courses.
19. An agency that champions its staff through our Make Life Kind movement—prioritising wellbeing, care, and community impact.
20. Opportunities for long-term roles, flexible working.

Apply Today

If you’re enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, we’d love to hear from you.

Email:
Phone: 0151 519 0800

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