Food Technology Teaching Assistant in Weston-Super-Mare)

Academics; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Food Technology Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Weston-super-Mare, starting September 2025. The role involves supporting food lessons, preparing equipment, and promoting student engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience with children, relevant qualifications, and a passion for food and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Food Hygiene certificate and First Aid certificate or willingness to train.
• Minimum A Level in design technology or equivalent food industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of ingredients and equipment for lessons.
• Supporting teaching staff during practical sessions.
• Manage stock and order supplies as needed.
• Promote positive student behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade A*-C / 9-4

A Level or equivalent in design technology

Job description

Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and educating young minds? Academics is seeking a dedicated and dynamic teaching assistant for the food technology department in a thriving secondary school in Weston Super Mare, starting in September 2025.

The Food Technology Teaching Assistant will support food and nutrition lessons, helping to ensure that classes run smoothly, safely, and effectively

* £14.91 - £16.25 per hour, depending on experience

* Hourly pay rate includes holiday pay

* 30 hours per week, term time only

* 1 mile from Weston train station, accessible by bus or free parking on site

About the role

* Preparation of ingredients and equipment for lessons

* Supporting teaching staff and pupils during safe and engaging practical sessions

* Stock management and ordering supplies as needed

* Promote positive student behaviour

* Encouragement of pupils as they develop essential life skills

The right candidate

* Previous experience working with children or young people

* Maths and English GCSE grade A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent

* Food Hygiene certificate and first aid certificate - or willingness to undertake training

* Educated to a minimum of A Level or equivalent in design technology, or equivalent experience in the food industry

If you are interested in this Food Technology Teaching Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.