Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
29/09/2026
Advert End Date:
09/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£25,949 FTE (£11,916 Actual Salary)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Washington, Tyne and Wear
Further Information
Oxclose Community Academy, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant.
The successful candidate will work as part of an established team in a very busy Academy environment and will be the welcoming face of the Pupils to dine. This key individual will play a crucial role in the day-to-day life of the Academy.
The Catering Assistant supports a culture of high expectations by assisting pupils to take a school meal and pupils on site during the midday break, encouraging pupils to eat healthy and promoting positive interactions. Maintaining a clean environment in the dining hall, supporting the catering team in a safe environment for pupils. Record/Report any incidents or accidents.
Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher. The above duties do not define or include all tasks required of the post holder. Duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the level of responsibility.
Oxclose Community Academy is a successful academy that is proud to be part of Washington and our local community. We are an inclusive 11-16 academy, where all pupils are valued as individuals and all are encouraged to participate fully in and contribute to our community. We believe that Education has the power to transform lives and give young people the key to make choices for their futures.
All pupils in our secondary provision have access to the same high-quality teaching, exceptional facilities and fabulous resources. Our purpose-built building provides excellent facilities for the 1100+ pupils who study here and we are a popular choice for our local community.
Laidlaw Schools Trust is at the forefront of educational innovation, exemplified by the implementation of our 1-1 iPad initiative. This programme is transforming teaching and learning by embedding technology that reduces workload, encourages creativity, and fosters collaboration.
If you are committed to supporting people through change and contributing to a forward-thinking education environment, we would welcome your application.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits
To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.
To apply, click apply now and complete our online application form. If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Closing Date for applications: Friday 9th October 2026
Interview Date: W/C 19th October 2026
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.