Catering and Learning Support Assistant
11 days ago
Swadlincote
Catering and Learning Support Assistant - Alternative Provision - Full Time Are you a reliable, proactive and hands-on individual looking for a rewarding full-time role in a supportive alternative provision setting? Tradewind Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting for a Catering and Learning Support Assistant to work at an Alternative Provision in Swadlincote. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, 8:10am - 3:50pm (4:20pm on Thursdays), starting as soon as possible, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This is a varied role within a small, close-knit school setting, combining catering responsibilities with classroom support, so we are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable and ready to fully immerse themselves in school life. The Role: • Preparing and distributing breakfast, break-time snacks and lunch to pupils, • Managing food service efficiently and maintaining hygiene standards, • Minimal food preparation required, as food is delivered from another school, • Ensuring a clean and organised kitchen and serving area, • Supporting pupils during meal times where required, • Working as a Teaching Assistant in between catering duties, supporting in food technology lessons, • Assisting students on a 1:1 or small group basis within lessons, • Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning, • Working collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated staff team, • Previous experience working in a school setting or similar environment (desirable), • Experience in a catering, kitchen or food service role (desirable), • A positive, friendly and approachable personality, • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively across a varied role, • Confidence supporting young people in a classroom environment, • A flexible, adaptable and proactive approach, • A genuine team player who is willing to "get stuck in" wherever needed, • A full-time, long-term opportunity, • The potential to secure a permanent position, • Support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant, • The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting