Hybrid Role Starting ASAP
Alternative Provision
Burton on Trent (DE11)
£100-£115 per day
Must be able to Drive
Full-Time Role | 37 hours per week | 8:10am-3:50pm | Mon-Fri
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance.
Overview:
As a Catering Assistant with Teaching Assistant responsibilities, you will play an important role in both the day-to-day catering provision and supporting pupils across the school. You will assist with the preparation and distribution of breakfast, break-time snacks and lunch, with minimal food preparation required as meals are delivered from another site, while ensuring the catering area remains clean, safe and well organised. Alongside this, you will support pupils within the classroom, particularly during practical food technology and catering sessions, helping with cooking activities, food preparation skills, engagement, behaviour and employability-focused learning. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils' wider development and daily routines.
About You:
Must have a car to fetch the food from a local school and bring to the school.
Experience working with young people or within a school, SEN, or Alternative Provision setting (desirable)
Comfortable working in both catering and classroom environments
A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Willingness to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain)
Why Long Term Futures:
Competitive daily rate (£100-£115 per day)
Permanent opportunity within a supportive and growing Trust
Varied role combining catering duties and a Learning Support Assistant position
Ongoing support, training, and progression opportunities
Immediate interviews and trial days available
Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day.
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Salary description
£100.00 - £115.00 per day