Kitchen Assistant

10.30am - 1.30pm, 2 days per week

Grade 6 (£25,614 FTE). 6 hours per week. Term time only.

Temporary in the first instance - Starting November 2026

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our school team.

The role will include helping with basic food preparation, serving meals to our pupils and maintaining a clean, tidy and hygienic kitchen environment.

Hours: 6 hours per week, across 2 days. Ideally Tuesday and Thursday, although days are open to discussion at interview.

If you enjoy working as part of a team and would like to help make lunchtime a positive experience for our pupils, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Blewbury CE Primary School is a small village primary school which is about to expand by offering a nursery class. Surrounded by beautiful grounds, we are proud of our strong links with the church and the local community. Our values - love, resilience, forgiveness and courage - are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment where all can flourish.

What We Offer

• A supportive and well-established team
• A thriving school community with a growth mindset
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A chance to make a real impact on children’s lives

What we are looking for a practitioner who:

• Has experience of preparing/serving food
• Understands health, hygiene and safety practises
• Can demonstrate good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Can contribute to a hardworking, committed team

Blewbury Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

Please contact Miss Reeder, Headteacher, if you would like to discuss the role further. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Contact the office on 01235 850411.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th November

Applications will be considered upon receipt. In the event that suitable candidates are identified, please note the advert may be withdrawn ahead of the closing date.