Lunchtime Assistant

Turvey Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8DY

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as all safeguarding checks have been satisfactorily completed

• Closing date

  4 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

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: £13.28 Hourly

Lunchtime Assistant job summary

Turvey Primary is a happy, friendly, village school that caters for 4 to 11 year olds. There are currently 78 pupils on roll organised into 5 classes. There are 18 members of staff in total who work well as a team.

Our last OFSTED inspection was in July 2026 and we were graded as a Exceptional for wellbeing and development and strong standard in all other areas. As a School of Character, we are committed to strong values and virtues, and expect all staff to share and promote our character education ethos in their work with children.

The post is for 7.5 hours per week (term time only plus training days). Monday to Friday from 11.30-1pm.

MAIN DUTIES

To prepare the dining area which includes moving and setting up tables and chairs and other furniture, setting trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required.

To prepare the food service area, hot trolley and other equipment in the hall for the efficient and effective service of the meal. (Meals are prepared elsewhere and are delivered hot to the school on a daily basis)

To serve the food and beverages in an appropriate manner taking into account special dietary requirements and food hygiene rules.

To wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment.

To clean, on a daily basis, all catering areas to the required standard.

To work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations standards.

To undergo training, both on and off the job, as required.

To inform the School Manager of any defects in equipment or of premises not meeting Health & Safety and/or Food Hygiene Regulations standards.

To undertake such other related duties as are required to ensure the dining area and the kitchen are in a clean and hygienic condition and that the food service is efficient and effective.

To undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering service.

Please see the attached files for more details. Visits to the school are encouraged, please telephone the school office to make an appointment

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 Turvey Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Turvey Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turvey-primary-school

Turvey Primary is a happy, friendly, village school that caters for 4 to 11 year olds. There are currently 85 pupils on roll organised into 4 classes. We have a total of 17 members of staff.

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