Lunchtime Assistant

London Academy of Excellence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

London Academy of Excellence in Stratford is recruiting a Lunchtime Assistant to support our catering function. The role focuses on till operations using our cashless till system and assisting with kitchen cleanliness at lunch service.

Hours are Mondays to Fridays 12.40pm to 14.40pm (10 hours per week), term-time only plus one week for Inset days. Immediate start is preferred, with a closing date of 23 November 2026. Salary is £13.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Welcoming, friendly personality required.
• Previous catering/food service experience preferred.
• Term-time availability plus one week for inset days.

Responsibilities

• Till operations using cashless till system.
• Assist with cleaning the lunch room after service.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Tools

Cashless till system

Job description

Closing Date: 09:00 Monday 23 November 2026

Job overview

Required: ASAP

Hours: Mondays to Fridays 12.40pm to 14.40pm, (10 hours per week). The role is term-time only plus 1 week for Inset days

Pay: £13.85 per hour

LAE has embarked upon an exciting period of growth and transition into a new school premises, Hawthorne House and we are now recruiting a Lunchtime Assistant to support our catering function. With nearly 650 students, the Lunchtime Assistant will be responsible for till operations using our cashless till system and helping to clean the lunch room after service. The ideal candidate should have a welcoming, friendly personality and previous experience is preferred.

The London Academy of Excellence (LAE) is one of the most successful sixth form schools in the country and unrivalled in its commitment to recruiting scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds. LAE scholars from all backgrounds progress in substantial numbers to some of the most competitive universities in the UK and around the world. The LAE is ranked among the top A level providers in the country by both The Times and The Telegraph and is the first state school in the world admitted to the World Leading Schools Association.

The LAE’s success is founded on its highly competent, committed and caring staff dedicated to the Academy mission of social mobility. Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our Staff Wellbeing Charter prioritises high quality professional development but also the cultivation of a sustainable work-life balance, tailored wherever possible to individual circumstances.

The LAE is located in the heart of Stratford, opposite one of the largest and most accessible public transport hubs in London.

The LAE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. LAE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.