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Job Ref No. ECC3026-125S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: £2,441.77 - £5,038.55
Position Start Date: 23/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 11/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 23rd February 2026  

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Layer de la Haye Priamry school are looking to appoint a part time Catering Assistant to join our team.

This is a full time position currently job shared with the current options available below. The job share role requires flexibility to ensure smooth cover and support across the team.

8.5 hours per week, Monday and Wednesday 9.30 -1.45pm, term time plus 5 non pupil days (£4,883.55 - £5,038.55)

or

4.25 hours per week, Wednesday 9.30-1.45pm, term time plus 5 non pupil days. (£2,441.77 - £2,519.27)

Our Catering Manager needs a reliable catering assistant to help with the preparation and serving of lunch, washing up, general cleaning and other tasks associated with catering at our friendly village school.

Previous experience of working in a school kitchen would be useful, although full training will be available for the right candidate. Applicants will be required to complete the relevant food safety and hygiene training.

The successful candidate will bring a positive, welcoming attitude that helps create a supportive atmosphere for both children and staff. Our kitchen currently prepares approximately 130 meals each day.

We can offer you superb facilities, delightful children and a very friendly, happy working environment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Layer Primary School is committed to safeguarding. All appointments subject to enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th February 2026. Interviews w/c 23rd February 2026.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Donna Gaffney
High Road
Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester
Essex, CO2 0DS
Telephone: 01206 734249
Email: admin@layer-de-la-haye.essex.sch.uk

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