Kitchen Assistant - Primary School. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant for a reputable primary school in West London. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a kitchen environment within the UK. The role offers a minimum pay rate of £20 - £35 per hour, working until July 2026, with the possibility of extending the contract or transitioning to a permanent role. Successful applicants will be required to hold a Right to Work in the UK and an enhanced DBS certificate.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK as a kitchen assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service in a primary school kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Support school meal service and follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience as a kitchen assistant in the UK

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Primary School

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Kitchen Assistant for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in West London.

The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team.

Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – West London
• Position – Kitchen Assistant
• Contract or position start date – 5th January 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration – until July 2026
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) – July 2026
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate 20 - 35 per hour

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the UK as a kitchen assistant

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

This is 'About the school' and should differentiate this school and the role from any other.