Catering Assistant

Saltford CofE Primary School, Bristol, BS31 3DW

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 July 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week, Term time only + 4 inset days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE: £ 24,413

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Brings energy, enthusiasm and pride to their work
• Has a friendly, polite manner and enjoys working with children
• Can follow instructions and work efficiently in a busy environment
• Has a flexible and positive approach, working well as part of a team
• Holds (or is willing to work towards) a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Understands excellent hygiene, safety and presentation
• Is reliable, well-organised and maintains high personal standards

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Saltford CofE Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligiblecolleaguesbenefitfrom a fully funded Health CashPlan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about whatit’slike to work with usat:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Saltford CofE Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy, welcoming school community where you will support the delivery of a high-quality food service for pupils and staff.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Saltford CofE Primary School

Saltford Church of England Primary School is a well‑established and inclusive Church school rooted in the Christian vision of offering life in all its fullness. It serves the Saltford community with a strong commitment to the core Christian values of respect, honesty and kindness, nurturing every child academically, socially and spiritually.

The school’s dedicated staff uphold high standards within a caring and aspirational environment shaped by the Church of England’s principles of wisdom, hope, community and dignity

Saltford CofE Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD Catering Assistant.pdf - 256 KB (opens in new tab)

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-March-2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)

About Saltford CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 423 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saltford CofE Primary School website
• Email address: rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saltford-cofe-primary-school-bristol

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