Meadow High School

Kitchen Assistant


Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 06/10/2025
Closing time: 9:00
Job Reference: CJ5335
Advert Posted On: 25/09/2025

Location
Uxbridge, Middlesex
Salary
£6,763 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time  
Position
1 Required
Contract
Specific purpose
Work Hours
10 hours per week
Subject
Not applicable
NQT
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available

Kitchen Assistant

Contract type: Specific purpose - To cover staff absence
Salary information: Scale 1, £6,763 per annum + SSA, £368 per annum
Work pattern: 10 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Start date: ASAP

We require a Kitchen Assistant to join our existing catering team.

Meadow High School is a large and inclusive secondary school catering to pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, including complex needs and autism. We are proud of our supportive, nurturing environment and our commitment to providing high-quality education tailored to the unique needs of every student.

We are looking for a highly motivated person to become a member of our dedicated catering team. The candidate must be flexible, open to new challenges and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Recent experience of working in a kitchen environment is preferred, however training will be given to the right applicant. Applicants must either hold a Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to attend the relevant training course to obtain one.

We Offer:

  • A welcoming team environment with ongoing support.
  • A commitment to your continued professional development.
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, Information and Support).
  • Opportunities for growth and development within an expanding SEN setting.

Closing date: Monday 6th October at 09:00am
Shortlisting: Monday 6th October
Interviews: Monday 13th October
Further information: Please note we reserve the right to invite suitable candidates to interview upon receipt of application which may be prior to the date stated on the job advert. Therefore, we advise all interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible.



Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that may have happened, and are publicly available online, and which we may want to explore with candidates at interview.
About The School
Job Summary
Location
Uxbridge, Middlesex
Salary Rate
£6,763 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time
Positions
1 Required
Work Hours
10 hours per week
Contract Type
Specific purpose
Subject
Not applicable
NQT Suitable?
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available