Catering Assistant

Hart Primary School, Hartlepool, TS27 3AP

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SCP 3-4
• Actual salary: £8788

What skills and experience we're looking for

CATERING ASSISTANT

Permanent position required for as soon as possible

Hart Primary School

SCP 3-4: £24,796 - £25,185 FTE

(£8788 actual salary)

15 hours, Term time only plus 5 days (INSET)

Northern Lights Learning Trust are looking for a catering assistant to provide daily support in the school kitchen at Hart Primary School. The suitable candidate should be enthusiastic, organised and welcoming. The role entails setting up and serving school lunches whilst maintaining a high standard of food hygiene and safe working practices. You will work closely with the Kitchen team and under the supervision of the School Cook. Experience of working in a school environment is advantageous however not essential for this role.

The successful candidate should:

• Demonstrate high expectations of yourself and others.

• Enjoy working collaboratively, being innovative and creative

• Have the skills and knowledge to ensure the school is a safe environment

• Have an excellent understanding when dealing with children and adults

• Keep calm under pressure whilst maintaining confidentiality

• Have an enthusiasm which would allow you to be supportive of the Trust and school’s ethos.

If so, we would really welcome your application

What the school offers its staff

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation

• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role

• Continuous professional development

• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee welfare and benefits package including:

• 24-hour GP access

• Nurse support service

• Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support

• Free Flu vaccinations

• Counselling Services

• Physiotherapy

• Financial wellbeing coaching

• Maternity and Paternity support

• Menopause support

• Access to useful wellbeing resources

• Cycle to work scheme

• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out

Details of the school can be found on the school website:

https://www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk/hart/

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Catering Assistant Application Pack Hart.pdf - 1.25 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hart Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 108 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hart Primary School website
• Email address: louise.metcalfe@nllt.co.uk
• Phone number: 0191 594 7033
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hart-primary-school

At Hart Primary, our vision is to give all the opportunity to be the best that they can be and have fullness of life. I am deeply passionate about empowering children to pursue their dreams and embrace their individuality. Putting children at the heart of our everything we do is a guiding principle that shapes every aspect of our school culture.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and welcoming community where every member feels valued and supported. Collaboration with parents and carers is integral to our mission, as we strive to ensure the best possible outcomes for all our children.
Located in the quaint village of Hart, on the outskirts of Hartlepool, we have a close-knit community atmosphere. Our small size fosters a true family feel, creating a nurturing environment where both children and staff can thrive. We take pride in nurturing high aspirations for all individuals and are dedicated to facilitating their journey toward excellence.
Visits to school are welcomed, and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
Thank you for your interest in Hart Primary School
Marie Crowe
Head of School

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