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Catering Assistant

Direct from school

Recruiting organisation: Kings Hedges Primary School

East of England

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Job details

Location
East of England
Employer type
Direct from school
Posted by the original source
10 August 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
11 August 2026
Applications close
7 September 2026

Job description

We need : Catering Assistant To start: As soon as possible Pay Scale: NJC point 3 pay scale, £4,188.19pa (£24,796 FTE) Hours: 7.5 per week Times: 11:45am - 1:15pm Monday - Friday We wish to appoint a dedicated, hard-working and motivated catering assistant. The contract will be permanent and term time only. We are looking for an individual who: Can be hands on, enthusiastic and well organised Enjoys working with a team to provide an exceptional service Is able to interact with students in a kind and empathic manner Can be available for extra hours if required Please contact Liz Hedges for further details via email sbm@kingshedges.cambs.sch.uk You can apply via My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/school/Kings-Hedges-Primary-School/110775 Kings Hedges Education Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Before you proceed with your intention to apply for a position or to support us please take full consideration of the following points. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List check where applicable to the role. Where you have been shortlisted for a role, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Offences Form, disclosing all relevant previous criminal convictions and cautions. Please contact the Head teacher to discuss this step further if you wish. If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, we will carry out an online search against you, for information that is publicly available online and usually before interview. This will include social media accounts you may hold. We will assess your knowledge of safeguarding by asking specific questions about this area of our role during the interview process and your answer to this question will form part of our decision-making process. You will be provided with an induction process, and you are expected to engage with this monitored process. Our safeguarding policies and procedures will be explained during your induction and on a regular basis. Kings Hedges complies the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) and childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 208. All shortlisted candidates whose role will involve the responsibility for the provision or management of such childcare (including teaching) shall be required to declare that they are not disqualified from undertaking such work. Application forms must be completed in full. Please pay particular attention to your work history and inform us of any gaps in employment. CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form. Please ensure you state full details of your qualifications. References may be taken up prior to interviews and any discrepancies will be addressed during the interview process. Closing date - 9am, Monday 7th September Interview date - W/C 7th or 14th September

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Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)

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