Classroom Assistant Home Economics

Pertemps Bond; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Barnton, Edinburgh is seeking a Classroom / Kitchen Assistant to support the Home Economics department on a temporary basis. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 4-hour daily schedule during school hours.

The position involves food preparation, following recipes, and maintaining cleanliness. A PVG check is required for working with children, with possible update costs. Start asap and duration until 18 December 2026.

Qualifications

• PVG check for children is required.
• Experience in school kitchen or classroom support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for classes.
• Portion ingredients according to recipes.
• Create shopping lists and stock controls.
• Load dishwasher and washing machine.
• Tidy and maintain cleanliness of the classroom.
• Keep food prep areas clean and organized.
• Stock cupboards and fridges.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Basic cleaning

Teamwork

Job description

Pertemps are recruiting for a Classroom Assistant to work within a school’s Home Economics department, on a temporary basis.

Role – Classroom / Kitchen Assistant

Location – Barnton area of Edinburgh

Hours – Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week (4 hours daily during school hours)

Pay rate - £13.66 per hour

Start date – asap

Duration – until 18th December 2026

The successful candidate will be:

• Preparing ingredients for classes
• Working with recipes to portion out ingredients
• Creating shopping lists
• Loading the dishwasher and washing machine
• General tidy up of the classroom
• Keeping food prep areas clean and organised
• Stocking the cupboards and fridges
• Any other tasks as required

This role will require a PVG for children at a cost of £59 (or £18 for an update).