The Supported and Inclusive Learning team are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate Lunchtime Assistant to join their team, supporting students with profound and complex learning needs during their college day. This is a 20 hours per week post (Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm).
Key duties include: serving precooked, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary and sensory needs. You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of eating and drinking plans, including the understanding of chopping, pureeing, or liquidising food. You will also need to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in food prep areas and prepare meals for students with medical dietary restrictions.
Experience in catering or working with SEND students is desirable.
We are looking for somebody with experience in food preparation or catering preferably in an educational or care setting. Somebody who has an understanding of dietary requirements and food safety standards, have a caring, patient and understanding approach, with a commitment to inclusion and supporting students with diverse needs.
If you have the ability to work independently, using your own initiative, enjoy working as part of a team, would like to be part of a supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for training and development then we would like you to join our team.
The successful applicants will hold or be willing to work towards:
A basic food hygiene certificate
Closing: 28th September 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed
Safeguarding Statement:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously Criminal Records Bureau). The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.