School Food Technology Assistant

Location: St Helens
Pay Rate: £17 per hour
Hours: Rotating weekly shifts

• Week A: 9:00am - 12:00pm

• Week B: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Job Purpose

We are seeking a practical, reliable, and enthusiastic Food Technology Assistant to support teaching and learning within the Food Technology department. The successful candidate will assist with lesson preparation, classroom support, and maintaining a safe and well-organised learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Food Technology teacher during practical lessons

• Prepare ingredients, equipment, and resources for lessons

• Assist pupils during practical cooking activities, ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met

• Maintain cleanliness of the food technology room, including washing equipment and work surfaces

• Ensure food hygiene, health and safety, and risk assessments are followed at all times

• Support stock control, ordering, and safe storage of food and equipment

• Assist with setting up and clearing down classrooms before and after lessons

• Promote positive behaviour and engagement during lessons

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Catering Assistant

• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety procedures

• Ability to work effectively with students and staff in a school environment

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly across rotating shifts

Desirable:

• Experience working in a school Food Technology department

• Relevant food hygiene qualification

Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks

• The successful candidate must be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check at their own expense if they are not registered with the DBS Update Service

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory reference checks from the most recent employer

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential