Catering Assistant

Churchtown Primary School, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7NN

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

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: £13,174.09 Annually (Actual) Grade 2 SCP 3 FTE Salary- £25,614 per annum

Catering Assistant job summary

Working alongside our talented Catering Manager and a supportive team, you’ll play an important part in every step of the service—from preparing and cooking to serving and keeping the dining area inviting and clean. Each day brings something different and gives you the chance to make a real difference, helping to keep our students happy, fuelled, and ready to learn.

We’re looking for someone with experience in food preparation and a good understanding of basic food hygiene. A flair for customer care and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team will help you thrive in this busy, rewarding role. If you’re ready to bring enthusiasm, a love of food, and a positive attitude, we’ll provide a welcoming environment and the opportunity to be part of a team that takes pride in every meal served.

This post is part time, 22.5 hours per week, permanent and term time only. Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 1:30pm.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete an application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application, outlining the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Wednesday 18th November 2026.

If you require any further information about this role, please contact our Operations Manager, Claire via c.pearce@churchtown.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 Churchtown Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 660 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Churchtown Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/churchtown-primary-school

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