Food Technology Teaching Assistant

Food Technology Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.45 am - 3.15 pm and Tuesday and Thursday 8.45 am - 4.30 pm

Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week (which will require flexibility at certain times of the year), Term time only (39 weeks)

Salary information: Scale 4, £22,858 - £23,859 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Special Schools Allowance, £1,161 per annum 

Start date: ASAP

Meadow High School is a special needs school, which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with moderate and complex needs including autism. The school had received a ‘Good’ grade by OFSTED.

The successful candidate for this varied post will support the food technology teacher and pupils in the smooth running of the Food Technology department. The main responsibilities include supporting students in the classroom, preparing materials to help their learning and using ICT to create resources and orders. This is a rewarding role and would be suited to an enthusiastic team player, with a knowledge of working with food. The successful candidate needs to have the ability to work flexibly and meet deadlines.

When completing your application form please refer to the personal specification to guide you as this outlines the skills and experience required to carry out the duties specified within the job description. It is important that you refer to the essential criteria and demonstrate how you meet the requirements as short listing will be based upon this. If you are selected for an interview, you may be asked to undertake practical tasks to cover the skills and abilities outlined below.

Please also note that as a school we take safeguarding our pupils extremely seriously. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. As part of the recruitment process of the school you need to provide full details of your education and work history. We are required to check any gaps so please make sure that you provide a full chronology and not just career highlights. 

Applicants must have:

• Hold an NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants. 
• A knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in a kitchen environment. 
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and Google Drive. 
• An excellent level of Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• A desire to work with students with moderate and complex learning difficulties.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for supporting children and their learning.
• The ability to work well on your own and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and sense of humour.
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• The successful applicant must have a high standard of written and spoken English.

Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025 at Midday

Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th January 2025

Interview date: Monday 13th January 2025

CVs will not be accepted.

Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that may have happened, and are publicly available online, and which we may want to explore with candidates at interview.