Catering Assistant

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date:

04/09/2026

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 21/09/2026 08:00

Salary:

Grade 1 SCP 3 £24,796 per annum (FTE) Actual Salary £9,309 per annum

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

301534

Employment Location:

Easington

Closing date:

21 Sep

Further Information

Easington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team.

At Easington Academy, students consistently achieve good GCSE results year-on-year and we are on a steady path of positive progress. In 2019 we were rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are now on a journey of excellence.

Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence, an active and well-rounded citizen with deep integrity and one who respects others and contributes positively to society.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We can offer you:

National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
Access to LGPS Pension
Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
Discounted gym membership
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
The ability to work independently or as part of a team
Flexible/positive attitude to work – some out of hours activities may need to be catered for.

Deadline: Monday 21st September 2026 8am

Interviews taking place: Week commencing 21st September 2026

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to tracey.hann@easingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Tracey Hann, Support Services Manager, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, Easington, SR8 3AY

Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.