Catering Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education support company is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant for a Specialist SEN School in Rawtenstall. This part-time role involves meal preparation and serving, and supporting children with additional needs during mealtimes. Ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a school setting while working lunchtime hours.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Must be confident and willing to support children with special educational needs.
• Experience or training related to catering in a school environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, serving, and clearing of meals during lunchtime.
• Ensure dining area is clean, safe, and welcoming for pupils.
• Provide assistance to children during meals as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Patience

Job description

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Location: Rawtenstall, Lancashire
Hours: 11:30am – 1:30pm, Monday to Friday (Term-time only)
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Part-time, ongoing

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join a welcoming Specialist SEN School in the Rawtenstall area. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a school environment and is looking for lunchtime hours, with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation, serving, and clearing of meals during the lunchtime period. You will work as part of a small, friendly team ensuring the dining area is clean, safe and welcoming for all pupils.

Supporting Children with SEN:

This is a specialist setting for children with a range of additional needs including autism, communication difficulties, and sensory processing challenges. While this role is primarily within the catering team, you may also be required to offer additional support during mealtimes — for example, helping pupils with feeding, offering gentle encouragement, and understanding the sensory needs some children may have around food and noise.

You must be confident, patient and willing to work closely with the school staff to ensure that mealtimes are calm, inclusive and enjoyable for every pupil.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and you will be contacted within 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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