Kitchen Assistant

** Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant at Blackhorse Primary School!
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* Start date:

** As soon as possible
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* Hours:

** 25  per week (Monday to Friday, 9am-2pm , term time only excluding   INSET days
** Salary (FTE):**  £25,614 per annum
** Salary (Actual):** £14,504.44 per annum
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* Contract:

** Permanent
* * Final date to receive applications:
** 22/09/2026 (9am )
- * We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
*** Interview Date:
** 29/09/2026                                                                                                                                                                                  
** The Role
***** Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make areal difference to children’s day?
*** We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team and help create a positive lunchtime experience for our pupils. You will support the delivery of ahigh-quality, efficient and healthy food service for the whole school community.

We are looking for someone who:
** Enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment
** Has a positive and friendly approach when working with children
** Has experience in a catering or customer service role (desirable, but not essential)
** Has a basic understanding of food hygiene and health and safety (training can be provided)
** Is reliable, flexible and committed to supporting the school community

Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for more information about the role.
** Fluency Duty
** This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

** The Trust and School
**** Blackhorse Primary School is a two-form entry primary school and a founding member of
** The Leaf Trust , a family of  18 schools (14 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant),  united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023.
** OFSTED said the following about our school in November 2025:*****“Children arrive at Blackhorse with a skip in their step and a smile on their faces. The School’s mantra of ‘champions are built, not born’ is central... it is the golden thread that runs throughout all aspects of school life. There is deliberate intension to provide pupils with a comprehensive range of enrichment opportunities.

Inclusion is a considerable strength. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Staff feel proud to work in the school and feel valued.”
*** We can offer you:
* The opportunity to join one of the most popular and over-subscribed schools in the county, with a strong track record for developing staff.
* A Great Working Environment:  Join a skilled, supportive and highly motivated team with a warm, inclusive ethos, strong community links, and a culture where colleagues support one another to be the best they can be.
* A Modern Learning Environment:  Work in a well-equipped building with attractive outdoor spaces that enhance teaching and learning.
* Collaboration and Shared Learning:  Work closely with colleagues across the Trust and with partner schools, including Emersons Green Primary, benefiting from shared expertise and partnership working.
* Professional Growth and Career Progression:  Benefit from high-quality CPD, apprenticeship opportunities, and expert coaching and mentoring, with clear pathways for career development and progression across our network of 17 schools.
* A Modern Learning Environment:  Benefit from a well-equipped school building and…