Catering Assistant

Part of Cooperative Education East

Tel/Fax: (01953) 887293

E-mail: office@bunwell.cee.coop

Website: www.bunwell.cee.coop

Head teacher: Mr M Gamble

• Salary: Scale B, £2,247 per annum
• Permanent
• Part time
• 4 hrs per week (Thursday & Friday)
• Term Time Only

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our school team on a part time basis.

The right candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to get on well with children and staff.

We are seeking to appoint someone who:

• Is keen to play an active role in the school
• Treats everyone with care and respect

The role is Thursday and Friday 11.15 – 1.15pm.

This role is to serve the school meals to the children on a Thursday and Friday.

This role requires the use of own transport to collect the meals from our nearby school before serving them. A mileage allowance can be claimed for this on a monthly basis.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role or to visit the school then please either speak with Mr Gamble, Headteacher or Mrs Clarke regarding the role via phone on 01953 887293. Alternatively, please email the office@bunwell.cee.coop and we will be in touch with you.

How to apply

To download an application form, please click the ‘Apply for job’ button.

Completed application forms should be returned via email to office@bunwell.cee.coop

Closing date: 2 September 2026

Interview date: w/c 7 September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.