Kitchen Assistant - Mayfield College

Mayfield School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 hours per day, Monday - Friday 11.00 am - 2.00 pm Term time only minus 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate who is keen, motivated and able to work as part of a team to join us as a Kitchen Assistant at Mayfield College. This will be a non-cooking role.

General responsibilities will include:

Clearing/scraping used dishes

Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately

Disposing of rubbish

Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas

Any other cleaning tasks as directed by the kitchen manager

The role is for 3 hours a day, 11.00 am to 2.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Term time only (minus 1 week).

Please note we will assess applications as they come in and potential candidates will be invited in for interview before the closing date. With this in mind, don't delay in submitting your application - the post may be closed early if a successful candidate is found.

What the school offers its staff

Why work at Mayfield?

Working at Mayfield offers a rewarding and enriching experience for educators and staff alike. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous learning opportunities, helping you grow and excel in your career.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Additionally, our school community is vibrant and collaborative, making it a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a mission-driven institution that truly values education and personal growth.

Watch our video to see what it is like to work at Mayfield: https://mayfieldtorbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/We-Are-Mayfield-30-1-1.mp4

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

All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies can be found in the following places:

Our school website - www.mayfieldtorbay.org

Our recruitment & application system - mayfieldtorbay.face-ed.co.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Mayfield School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mayfield School website
• Email address: nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mayfield-school-torquay

At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.

At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.

At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.

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