Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 2 SCP 2-3 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU5 4QH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1527244 |
Summary
Catering Assistants
Grade 2 SCP 2-3
Newland School for Girls 12.5 hours 11:00m -1.30pm £7,085 - £7,196
Priory Primary School 17.5 hours 10:00am -1.30pm £9919 - £10,075 (2 posts available)
Chiltern Primary School 15 hours 10:00am-1:00pm £8,502 - £8,635
All vacancies are term-time only plus 5 days
Permanent
Start ASAP
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull – three secondary and seven primary – united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.
The Opportunity
Required as soon as possible, Catering Assistants to join our central catering team to be based at Priory Primary School, Newland School for Girls or Chiltern Primary School. Occasionally, the post holder may be expected to cover at any of the schools in our Trust.
You will be working as part of a team within a canteen environment, and your duties will involve serving, cleaning, and general food preparation.
What You Will Bring
You must be able to work on your own initiative and under pressure to meet required deadlines. Previous experience within a kitchen environment is desirable. You should possess a Basic Food Hygiene or be willing to complete one.
What We Offer
An inclusive and forward-thinking school within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development programmes
Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Or Local Government Pension Scheme
Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026, 12pm
Interviews: To be confirmed
As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our recruitment platform.
Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.
A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.
This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.
Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school.
Grade 2 SCP 2-3
Newland School for Girls 12.5 hours 11:00m -1.30pm £7,085 - £7,196
Priory Primary School 17.5 hours 10:00am -1.30pm £9919 - £10,075 (2 posts available)
Chiltern Primary School 15 hours 10:00am-1:00pm £8,502 - £8,635
All vacancies are term-time only plus 5 days
Permanent
Start ASAP
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull – three secondary and seven primary – united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.
The Opportunity
Required as soon as possible, Catering Assistants to join our central catering team to be based at Priory Primary School, Newland School for Girls or Chiltern Primary School. Occasionally, the post holder may be expected to cover at any of the schools in our Trust.
You will be working as part of a team within a canteen environment, and your duties will involve serving, cleaning, and general food preparation.
What You Will Bring
You must be able to work on your own initiative and under pressure to meet required deadlines. Previous experience within a kitchen environment is desirable. You should possess a Basic Food Hygiene or be willing to complete one.
What We Offer
An inclusive and forward-thinking school within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development programmes
Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Or Local Government Pension Scheme
Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026, 12pm
Interviews: To be confirmed
As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our recruitment platform.
Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.
A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.
This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.
Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school.