Catering Assistant - Hurworth Primary School (Lingfield Education Trust)

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurworth Primary School is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our caring school family. The post is permanent, 8 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 PD days, with a Band 2 / SCP 4 salary (£5,071 actual).

The role supports the welfare of children and operates within a busy school kitchen environment. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a solid knowledge of food handling and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Good communication skills and the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene.
• Be reliable, trustworthy, quick, efficient and conscientious.
• Be a highly motivated, well-organised person who cares about the wellbeing of children.

Job description

Hurworth Primary School

Catering Assistant

Pay Scale: Band 2 / SCP 4 (£5,071 Actual Salary)

Hours: 8 Hours per week, Term Time only plus 5 PD days

Contract: Permanent

Required: 23rd November 2026 or as close to this date

Website: www.hurworthprimary.com

Phone: [phone]

We are looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic catering assistant to join our caring, happy and supportive school family.

The successful candidate must have good communication skills, the ability to work both on their own initiative and as part of a team, and have a good knowledge of food handling and hygiene. Additionally, be an enthusiastic, hard-working individual who wishes for a position that is both challenging and rewarding.

The successful candidate must also be reliable, trustworthy, quick, efficient and conscientious. If you are a highly motivated, well-organised person who shows attention to detail and you are committed to the wellbeing of children we would like to hear from you.

We are looking to appoint this special person to join our caring, happy and supportive school family, where we pride ourselves on our high standards.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks including an online and social media search (KCSIE) will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

The post will be based in Hurworth Primary School, however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools within the Trust. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.

Closing Date: Friday 6th November

Shortlisting: Friday 6th November

Interviews: w/c 16th November