General Assistant at Lawn Manor Academy

Lawn Manor Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccines

Counselling helpline

GP access

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon is seeking a General Assistant to join the school catering team. The role is part-time, 25 hours per week during term time, with a pattern of 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

You will help provide excellent service, keep dining areas clean, and support pupils with a positive dining experience. A caring, team-focused approach and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable and enthusiastic General Assistant.
• Able to work as part of a catering team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support school catering team to deliver friendly service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in dining areas.
• Assist in creating a positive dining experience for pupils.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Child safeguarding awareness

Job description

About this Role

General Assistant
Ascend Learning Trust Enterprise Limited
Based at Lawn Manor Academy

Salary: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Permanent, part time

Hours per Week: 25 hours per week - Term Time only

Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday- 5 hours per day

Closing date: Midnight Friday 23rd October
Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic General Assistant to support our school catering team. You'll take pride in delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and helping to create a positive dining experience for our pupils. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, strong organisational skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Why choose us?

At Enterprise Ltd, we are proud to support the schools of Ascend Learning Trust by delivering the services that help our communities thrive every day. Through our catering, cleaning and facilities teams, we create safe, welcoming and inspiring environments where pupils and staff can succeed.

Guided by our shared motto, Together we Belong, Believe, Become, everything we do contributes to creating schools where people feel valued, supported and able to achieve their potential. We believe in providing environments and services that enable every child and colleague to succeed, fostering inclusive communities where everyone belongs and continuously striving for excellence in all that we do.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to developing talented and dedicated colleagues who share our passion for service, teamwork and making a positive impact in education. When you join Enterprise Ltd, you become part of a supportive organisation where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged and your work makes a real difference to the lives of young people every day.

Our culture is shaped by the Trust's values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity, which guide the way we work together, support our schools and serve our communities.

What We Offer

We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support your health, wellbeing and career development, including:

• Free annual flu vaccines
• 24/7 counselling helpline
• 24/7 GP anytime
• Access to the Sonder wellbeing app, offering 24/7 mental health, medical and personal safety support
• Annual Wellbeing Day*
• Flexible working solutions
• Uniform provided
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Supportive performance development
• Internal progression pathways
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive school environment

*Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or [email protected]