Catering Assistant
Byron Wood Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7EJ23 days remaining to apply
Closing date
2 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,601.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (Actual) SCP 2-4 Pro Rata - £9,180 - £9,398
Catering Assistant job summary
Catering Assistant
Location: Byron Wood Academy
Hours: 16 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Salary: SCP 2-4, FTE £24,601-£25,185
Actual Salary: £9,180-£9,398
Closing Date: 2nd January 2026
About Byron Wood Academy
Byron Wood is a vibrant and welcoming primary school located in the heart of Sheffield. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide high-quality education and care, ensuring that our pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired every day.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly kitchen team. In this role, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our pupils, maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety, and assist with cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas. You will play an important part in creating a positive lunchtime experience for our children.
Requirements
- Ability to follow food hygiene and safety standards (training can be provided).
- Basic understanding of kitchen operations.
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
- Flexibility to work during school hours (term-time only).
- Physical ability to carry out tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and standing for periods.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Good communication skills for interacting with staff and pupils.
- Friendly and approachable manner.
- Previous catering experience is desirable.
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 2nd January 2026. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Byron Wood Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 426 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Byron Wood Primary Academy website
We are extremely delighted to welcome you to Byron Wood Academy and we hope you’ll find all the information you require on our site.
At Byron Wood, we aim to establish a strong partnership with parents/carers in order to help build an environment where your children can thrive and reach their full potential.
If you cannot find what you’re looking for on our site, or you simply want to talk face-to-face with a member of staff, feel free to contact us. Our staff will be on hand to answer any queries you have or to keep you updated with the latest information regarding the academy.
Mrs Bee Wood – Principal
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