Catering and Learning Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 21,657 - 21,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer)

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health membership scheme

CPD platform access

Job summary

Esteem South Academy, part of Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking a Catering and Learning Support Assistant to provide food and drink provision and support cooking lessons across key stages up to KS4. The role requires an organised, proactive approach, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils in a fast-paced environment.

The post involves collecting supplies, adhering to safety, COSHH, and safeguarding policies, and working during term-time (39 weeks) with a

Job description

Job Title: Catering and Learning Support Assistant

Location: Esteem South Academy

Grade/Scale: Derbyshire Support Pay Scale Grade 5 (Points 4-5), Actual Salary £21,657 - £21,999 per annum

Contract: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Esteem South Academy is looking to recruit an experienced and organised individual to join our academy to ensure that our pupils have food and drink provision throughout the day. You will also play a vital role in supporting any food cooking lessons as a Teaching Assistant. Pupils at this site will be in all key stages up to KS4. The post will suit someone who can work in a fast- paced environment with vulnerable pupils, is proactive and an excellent role model. The site may have approximately 60 pupils on roll and classes may have up to around 10 pupils in each. You will uphold food safety and hygiene standards. We do not have a large school kitchen on site. Currently, most of the food will be sourced from nearby and you will be required to collect this on a daily basis, however, we are open to being flexible and seeking other options. You will be responsible for adhering to related risk assessments and COSHH. This role is to ensure that we can cater for pupil's welfare throughout the day.

Applicants should ideally have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should have strong mental and physical resilience, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box.

You are required to have daily access to a car with business use included on your car insurance before you begin the role. For example, you may be required to collect lunches from other venues, transport pupils in your own car and carry out safe and well visits for non- attenders or with transition visits.

Individuals must be willing to contribute fully to the life of the academy and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. See our safeguarding policy on our website. Esteem South Academy website Safeguarding information

Benefits Include:

• LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust’s Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff, working in or on behalf of the MAT.