Catering Assistant

Thank you for considering Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton. The Governors, staff and children at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our team. At present, we have 208 children on roll aged between 4 and 11 within our School.

Our collective goal is to endow a lifelong love of learning in all our students following the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. We strive to develop the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the child with the values of the Gospel underpinning all aspects of school life.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly school team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive environment, helping provide nutritious meals to our pupils.

The Catering Assistant is a key member of the staff team who makes a huge contribution to the smooth and efficient running of school lunch time.

You will have experience preferably in a school catering environment and must support the Catholic ethos of the school.

We're looking for someone who has:
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Previous catering or food handling experience is desirable but not essential
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

More details of our school can be found at https://www.sacredheart-primary.co.uk/

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school before submitting an application. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th June 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview date: Friday 26th June 2026

Post Details:
Grade: Foundation Living Wage
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 11.25 per week, term time only
Required: As soon as possible