Catering Assistant

Laidlaw Schools Trust; Washington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxclose Community Academy, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join an established team in a busy school environment.

You will welcome pupils to dine, help with meals, supervise midday breaks, and maintain a clean dining hall while supporting a safe environment for learners. The role includes duties as directed by senior staff and requires commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to take a school meal and supervise pupils during midday breaks.
• Record/report any incidents or accidents.
• Other duties as reasonably directed by the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher and in line with safeguarding policies.

Job description

Oxclose Community Academy, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant.

The successful candidate will work as part of an established team in a very busy Academy environment and will be the welcoming face of the Pupils to dine. This key individual will play a crucial role in the day-to-day life of the Academy.

The Catering Assistant supports a culture of high expectations by assisting pupils to take a school meal and pupils on site during the midday break, encouraging pupils to eat healthy and promoting positive interactions. Maintaining a clean environment in the dining hall, supporting the catering team in a safe environment for pupils.

Record/Report any incidents or accidents.

Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher. The above duties do not define or include all tasks required of the post holder. Duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the level of responsibility.

Oxclose Community Academy is a successful academy that is proud to be part of Washington and our local community. We are an inclusive 11-16 academy, where all pupils are valued as individuals and all are encouraged to participate fully in and contribute to our community. We believe that Education has the power to transform lives and give young people the key to make choices for their futures.

All pupils in our secondary provision have access to the same high-quality teaching, exceptional facilities and fabulous resources. Our purpose-built building provides excellent facilities for the 1100+ pupils who study here and we are a popular choice for our local community.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is at the forefront of educational innovation, exemplified by the implementation of our 1-1 iPad initiative. This programme is transforming teaching and learning by embedding technology that reduces workload, encourages creativity, and fosters collaboration.

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children's safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.