Full Job Description
Salary: £12.85 per hour, NJC Grade A3
Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 12.50 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)
Hatherleigh Community School Primary are looking for a friendly, reliable and caring Catering Assistant to join our school team.
About the Role
Your main roles will be to help serve children lunch and support the smooth running of the kitchen environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting up ready to serve lunch
- Serving lunch to the children
- Clearing dishes from the dining hall
- Cleaning dishes and the kitchen after service
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
- Able to work efficiently in a busy school environment
- A good communicator who can work effectively with pupils and staff
- A team player with a positive, supportive attitude
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role (reasonable adjustments considered)
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working with children
- Experience in a catering environment
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10th July 2026; interviews will be held on 13th July 2026.
Please visit our website http://www.hatherleigh-pri.devon.sch.uk for further information and details of the school.
Hatherleigh Primary School require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas.
You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The applicant will need to reliably be able to commute to Hatherleigh or plan to relocate before starting work.
Hatherleigh Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.
Data Protection / GDPR Compliance
The Privacy Notice sets out our guidance in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You will also need to comply with all school policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education Policy
- Child Protection Policy and Statement on Safeguarding
- Adult Acceptable Use Policy
- Password Security Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- Staff Code of Conduct
Pay: From £12.85 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hatherleigh, Devon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
