14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Band 1 (points 2-3) £24,413-£24,796 pro rata Actual salary £9,877-£10,032

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who can provide an efficient, hygienic washing up and cleaning service supporting the school’s lunch service. The role focuses on dishwashing, clearing and cleaning the canteen/dining areas, and maintaining high food safety and health & safety standards appropriate to a special school environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Operate commercial dishwashers; wash and store crockery, cutlery, trays, and utensils.
  • Clean and maintain dishwashing equipment.
  • Wipe and sanitise tables, chairs, and serving areas.
  • Sweep and mop floors; clean spills promptly.
  • Remove waste safely and manage recycling.
  • Assist with setting up and clearing dining areas.
  • Support pupils calmly and appropriately during clearing times.
  • Follow food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH and manual handling procedures.
  • Wear PPE and maintain high personal hygiene standards.
  • Attend mandatory training including safeguarding.

What the school offers its staff

Brentwood School and Community College specialise in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Brentwood benefits from state-of-the-art facilities which include a 11-19 school and post 19 college.

Our Ethos

Brentwood is a friendly, safe and inclusive school and college where students are valued and feel a sense of belonging. It is a place where students’ needs are met with care, empathy and understanding. Our vision is for all our students to gain the social, emotional and academic skills to facilitate optimum independence and happiness, and to reach their full potential as valued members of the community.

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

Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Brentwood School

School type
Special school, ages 11 to 19
School size
169 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0161 905 2371

Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post 19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years.

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