School Support Assistant, Food Preperation & Nutrition

Alfriston School; Alfriston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfriston School in the United Kingdom is seeking a School Support Assistant to support students in Food Preparation & Nutrition. You will assist in the classroom and during practical cooking sessions, helping to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role includes lesson preparation, maintaining food hygiene and health and safety standards, supporting learners with diverse needs, and encouraging confidence and independence in practical life skills.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people (desirable).
• Is organised, proactive and able to work as part of a team.
• Has an interest in food preparation, nutrition and healthy living.
• Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and during practical cooking sessions to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with lesson preparation and maintain food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Support students with a range of learning needs and encourage confidence and independence in developing practical life skills.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Role: School Support Assistant - Food Preparation & Nutrition

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1-2 ISN 6-15 (depending on experience) £24,836-£28,742 pro rata, actual salary £18,627-£21,556 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only (39 Weeks)

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week (Monday-Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm Friday 8.30-4.00pm)

Start Date: November 2026

Are you passionate about food, nutrition and helping young people develop essential life skills? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Support Assistant to join our supportive team at Alfriston School.

Working closely with the Food Preparation & Nutrition Department, you will support students both in the classroom and during practical cooking sessions, helping to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will assist with lesson preparation, maintain food hygiene and health and safety standards, support students with a range of learning needs, and encourage confidence and independence in developing practical life skills.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, has a keen interest in food, nutrition and wellbeing, and is committed to helping every student achieve their potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people (desirable).
• Is organised, proactive and able to work as part of a team.
• Has an interest in food preparation, nutrition and healthy living.
• Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Join us in making a positive difference to the lives of our students while helping them develop skills for life.