Location: St Helens
Pay Rate: £17 per hour
Hours: Rotating weekly shifts
* Week A: 9:00am - 12:00pm
* Week B: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Job Purpose
We are seeking a practical, reliable, and enthusiastic Food Technology Assistant to support teaching and learning within the Food Technology department. The successful candidate will assist with lesson preparation, classroom support, and maintaining a safe and well-organised learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Food Technology teacher during practical lessons
* Prepare ingredients, equipment, and resources for lessons
* Assist pupils during practical cooking activities, ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met
* Maintain cleanliness of the food technology room, including washing equipment and work surfaces
* Ensure food hygiene, health and safety, and risk assessments are followed at all times
* Support stock control, ordering, and safe storage of food and equipment
* Assist with setting up and clearing down classrooms before and after lessons
* Promote positive behaviour and engagement during lessons
Person Specification
Essential:
* Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Catering Assistant
* Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety procedures
* Ability to work effectively with students and staff in a school environment
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly across rotating shifts
Desirable:
* Experience working in a school Food Technology department
* Relevant food hygiene qualification
Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks
* The successful candidate must be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check at their own expense if they are not registered with the DBS Update Service
* Appointment is subject to satisfactory reference checks from the most recent employer
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential