Catering Assistant

Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4AN

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  19 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 per hour (£24,414 pro rata per annum)

Catering Assistant job summary

Chapmanslade CofE Primary School is looking for a Catering Assistant to join its dedicated and friendly team to provide support with kitchen preparation and stock handling, starting in January 2026.

Contract: Fixed Term (until 17th July 2026). Working Hours: Part time (10 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days).

We are a small and convivial primary school with Christianity at our heart. Situated in the charming village of Chapmanslade, Wiltshire, our school is an inclusive place where every member of our school community shows love to their neighbour by demonstrating compassion, service, courage and trust. Our staff recognise all pupils as individuals, celebrating their strengths and differences, and supporting our young learners to achieve their full potential, experience personal successes and thrive in all that they do. In March 2023, were proud to be confirmed as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted and recently joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education, collaborate with schools and draw on collective experience.

Reporting to the Executive Chef Manager, the successful candidate will be organised and consistent, with a good practical aptitude and must be able to observe health and safety regulations. Experience is preferred, although training will be provided by our expert team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate (desirable but not essential);
• Has a good understanding of food handling, preparation and hygiene;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff, and build good relationships;
• Has excellent practical and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent, and takes pride in their work;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Is aware of health and safety requirements;
• Can thrive working in a busy environment;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01373-832367

Closing Date: Friday 19th December 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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.

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

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.

About Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 120 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chapmanslade-church-of-england-primary-school

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