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Treetops Learning Community
Centre of Excellence
Buxton Road, Grays, Essex, RM16 2WU
Tel.: 01375 372723
Email: admin@treetops.thurrock.sch.uk
Food Technician Teaching Assistant
Pay Scale: Band A point 4 (approx. £16,190 actual)
25 hrs per week - 45.8 wks per year (1 extra paid week after 5 years of service)
Required - asap
We are seeking to appoint a Food Technician Teaching Assistant top rovide practical, technical and administrative support in our Food Technology Department. The successful candidate will assist teaching staff in delivering engaging, safe and effective lesson by supporting students' learning and maintaining high standards of safety and organisation.
Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs whilst not essential, is preferable.
In March 2025 Treetops School was judged by Ofsted to have maintained the standards identified at the previous inspection. The previous inspection was in February 2020, at which time Treetops was judged as Outstanding. Treetops Free School, which officially opened in September 2022, was judged Good in its first Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Students throughout Treetops Learning Community have complex needs varying from moderate to severe learning difficulties, which may include; speech and communication difficulties, autism and global developmental delay.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical & Practical Support
- Prepare, set up and clear away ingredients, equipment and resources for Food Technology lessons.
- Provide similar preparation and support for Resistant Materials and Textiles lessons as needed.
- Maintain, clean and store equipment safely across all areas.
- Monitor and manage stock levels of ingredients, textiles and consumables, placing orders as required.
- Assist in maintaining health, safety and hygiene standards in workshops, kitchens and classrooms, including COSHH and risk assessments.
- Support the maintenance and safe use of specialist equipment (kitchen appliances, sewing machines, power tools, etc.).
2. Classroom Support (TA Role)
- Support students during practical and theory lessons across Food, Resistant Materials and Textiles under the direction of the teacher.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support.
- Help maintain good behaviour and a safe working environment during lessons.
- Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources, including IT-based presentations, worksheets and displays.
- Help supervise students on trips, events or competitions related to Design & Technology.
3. Administrative Duties
- Keep accurate records of stock, orders, and budgets for all areas supported.
- Maintain appropriate allergen, dietary and safety information for all ingredients and materials used.
- Support teachers with lesson preparation, coursework administration and displays.
4. Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are followed by staff and students in all teaching areas.
- Report hazards, accidents or faulty equipment promptly.
- Conduct routine checks on equipment, tools and materials.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment
- Motivated children who are willing to learn
- Well equipped and resourced classrooms
- Continued professional development
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. This can be arranged by contacting Mrs Lambie on 01375 372723 or by emailing admin@treetops.thurrock.sch.uk Please also take time to view our most recent pupil video on our website.
An application form can be downloaded from our website www.treetopsschool.org and submitted either by hand, post or email (admin address) marked for the attention of the Mrs K Lambie, HR Manager.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Interviews: week commencing 3 November 2025
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check, satisfactory references and the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.