School Support Staff (Catering and Packdown), City of Birmingham

Job Description

Job Title: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant

School Type: Mainstream Schools, SEND Schools, Alternative Provisions

Location: South Birmingham and Solihull

Contract Type: Day to day cover, term-time only

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking reliable, flexible and dependable School Support Staff to work across schools within the South Birmingham and Solihull. This role combines supporting the catering provisions with helping to ensure that our school environment is prepared and organised at the end of each day. If required, our schools can also accommodate part-time staff to work either only as Catering Support or Packdown Support.

The Role

10:00am – 2:00pm: Catering Assistant

You will work alongside the kitchen team to support the preparation and service of healthy meals and snacks for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with food preparation and service.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Washing dishes, utensils and catering equipment.
• Supporting stock management and storage of deliveries.
• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.

3:30pm – 6:00pm: School Packdown Support

Following the end of the school day, you will assist with preparing classrooms and communal areas for the following day.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the tidying and resetting of classrooms and learning environments.
• Assisting with furniture movement and room setup where required.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation across school areas.
• Supporting staff with the storage of resources and equipment.
• Helping to ensure the school is safe, secure and ready for the next school day.

About You

• Is reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Has a positive and flexible approach to work.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming environment.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Has previous catering, hospitality, cleaning or site support experience (desirable but not essential).

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants require;

• Enhanced DBS check (or we can put one in place for you)
• A minimum of 2 references, covering at least 2 years

If you are dependable, practical and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help create safe, supportive and well-organised environments for pupils to thrive.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.