Catering Assistant

Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4DY

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  15 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 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: £12.65 per hour (£24,404 pro rata per annum)

Catering Assistant job summary

Dilton Marsh Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our school and support our dedicated and friendly team with kitchen preparation and stock handling.

Working Hours: Part Time (15.3 hours per week, Monday – Friday 11am until 2pm, 38 weeks per year – no Teacher Training Days). Required: ASAP.

We are a happy and popular, single form entry, primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11. Located in the charming village of Dilton Marsh, we have strong relationships with the local community and Holy Trinity Church. Our staff are dedicated to providing a safe, happy, caring, creative and nurturing learning environment, where everyone is valued as an individual and encouraged to become independent and resilient learners. Our strong Christian ethos of tolerance and respect flows through the whole school. As a founding member of Acorn Education Trust in 2014, we work closely with other schools within the Trust to provide the best possible education, opportunities and support for our young people. In November 2023, we were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all categories, with inspectors praising our staff for their ‘high expectations for all pupils’.

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.

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: 01373-822902

Closing Date: Friday 19th September 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 22nd September 2025

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.

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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 Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 161 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dilton-marsh-cofe-primary-school-westbury

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