Dining Assistant - Part-time
Job description
Contract Type: Temporary (in the first instance)
Hours: Part Time 6 hours per week (worked Monday to Thursday).
Location of post: Ysgol Hendrefelin $ú Bryncoch Unit
Start Date: As soon as possible
To start as soon as possible, the Governing Body wish to appoint a caring, motivated Dining Assistant to provide food for the pupils that attend our Residential Unit. The Residential Unit is an extension of the school where pupils with Additional Learning Needs stay the night to develop and enhance their life skills. This role involves preparing evening tea for the pupils, for which, you will have access to the school kitchen.
The hours of work would be 2.30pm until 4pm Monday to Thursday and will be term time only.
This position is temporary in the first instance (with a view to becoming permanent)
The successful candidate will:
1. Have Level 2 in food hygiene / safety and catering or be willing to attend training for this qualification.
2. Be enthusiastic about working with children.
3. Be sensitive to the needs of pupils with additional needs.
4. Undertake relevant paperwork.
5. Ensure compliance of Health and Safety and Food Safety Regulations
If you are a self-motivated individual, who has the qualities for this role and would like to become part of a caring, close-knit team, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Wednesday 7th January 2026.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required for this post.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.