Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

The Sandon School, Chelmsford

Job Ref No. ECC5463-438S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: £17,746-£18,027

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 02/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: W/C 5 October 2026

Job Description

CATERING ASSISTANT

Required as soon as possible

Scale 2 pts 4-5 actual salary £17,746 - £18,027 pa - pay award pending

31.25 hours per week, term time only plus occasional non-pupil days as required

8.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday (15 mins unpaid break)

An enthusiastic and adaptable Catering Assistant is required as soon as possible to join our strong catering team. Our catering requirements are delivered by a dedicated team employed directly by the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.

Further information can be found in the information pack or from the school's website. If you have any additional queries, or you would like to arrange a visit or request an application form, please contact Recruitment by email recruitment@sandon.essex.sch.uk.

Closing date: 2 October 2026 (midday)

Interviews held: Week commencing 5 October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and encourage candidates to complete and return applications as soon as possible

Information about the School

The Sandon School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive of 1275 students with an excellent reputation in the local area. We have superb facilities and view ourselves as an innovative teaching and learning community. The school is situated close to the A12 on the east side of Chelmsford within easy reach of Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Brentwood and has good public transport links.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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• Applicant Pack

Contact Information

Recruitment

The Sandon School

Molrams Lane, Chelmsford

Essex, CM2 7AQ

Telephone:

Email: recruitment@sandon.essex.sch.uk

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An enthusiastic and adaptable Catering Assistant is required as soon as possible to join our strong catering team. Our catering requirements are delivered by a dedicated team employed directly by the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.

The Sandon School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive of 1275 students with an excellent reputation in the local area. We have superb facilities and view ourselves as an innovative teaching and learning community. The school is situated close to the A12 on the east side of Chelmsford within easy reach of Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Brentwood and has good public transport links.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Scale 2 pts 4-5 actual salary £17,746 - £18,027 pa - pay award pending

31.25 hours per week, term time only plus occasional non-pupil days as required

8.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday (15 mins unpaid break)