The role
The Governors at Meadowside Primary & Nursery School wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed catering assistant. We are looking for someone to join our team who can engage, empathise with and support our children during their lunch time.
You will be required:
1. to assist with the preparation and service of tasty and nutritious meals
2. to carry out cleaning duties in the kitchen such as cleaning down surfaces, mopping and brushing the floor and cleaning pots, pans, plates and cutlery.
3. to assist with packing and unpacking of food and other goods and to ensure safe storage of goods.
Advice, guidance, and training on working with children will be given. Meadowside is a happy, thriving school with high standards and a hardworking team of practitioners. Applicants should be supportive of the school’s ethos and team approach. Application forms and further details are available via the .
The Challenge Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. Meadowside Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The appointment is subject to enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Key dates
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Interviews: w/c 22 September 2025
Required: as soon as possible
Key Info
Hours: 10 hours a week.
Contract: Permanent, part-time, Term time plus 1 week.
Salary: Grade 3 (SCP 4 to SCP 5) pro-rata