General Assistant x2 positions available - permanent & fixed term

Allens Croft Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6RP

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 - £28,142 pro rata
• Hourly rate: £13.03 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Allens Croft Primary School is a diverse, fully inclusive two-form entry school, with three Resource Base classes, set in extensive grounds in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. We are looking to appoint committed, enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and caring General Assistants. The successful candidates will need to have experience of basic food preparation and service of food, working in a busy kitchen environment, good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively, being a team player, to start as soon as possible.

The job purpose is to assist with the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen which includes assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of food under the direction of the catering manager and supervisor. This will also include duties of cleaning the kitchen and dining room spaces before, during and after service.

We’re looking for people that can:

Assist with the preparation of meals for pupils Serve meals to our pupils and staff Assist with keeping the kitchen and dining hall clean & tidy Complete general kitchen duties including washing up and assisting with stock deliveries Understand and be aware of the pupil’s needs and dietary preference Understand and be aware of hygiene and health & safety requirements.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

A happy, caring and thriving school with an inclusive ethos A supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated and experienced staff team Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and career progression Opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your role efficiently.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment and reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will be undertaken.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) .

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Allens Croft Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 405 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Allens Croft Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@allcroft.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 675 2611
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/allens-croft-primary-school

Allens Croft Primary School is a diverse, fully inclusive two-form entry school, with three Resource Base classes, set in extensive grounds in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham.

The school is a place where we want pupils to Aspire, Inspire & Achieve, where attainment is balanced alongside wider skills, developing well-rounded children, equipped to thrive. We have a brilliant and cohesive staff team and a very supportive community around the school.

We value every child and believe that we provide an education which fosters creativity, independence, thinking and emotional intelligence. Our aim is to make learning enjoyable, allowing every individual to achieve their best and to nurture their talents, as well as giving them safety, security and the skills they will need to be responsible citizens and happy, caring adults in the future.

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