Lunch Time Catering Assistant

About the job

Key information

Chilthorne Domer Church School is a happy, thriving school in a small village just outside Yeovil which is looking for the newest member of its school family.

We are looking to recruit a Lunch time catering assistant

• 6.25 Hours per week term time only
• Salary Grade 16 Point 2 (£24,796 pro rata)
• Required to start September 2026

What will I be doing?

Do you have what it takes to join our established team of lunchtime staff? We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with children to join the Chilthorne Domer family. Lunchtime is a really important part of the day so we want to appoint people who are keen to make a difference to a child’s experience at school.

The role will include working with a team to offer a positive dining experience for our children. This will include setting up, serving and packing down after lunches. Please see the job description for more details. Previous experience of working with children/in a school is preferable but full training will also be given.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We would welcome applications from people:

• With energy, enthusiasm and a positive approach to children
• Who have high quality communication skills and are ambitious for the enjoyment of our pupils
• Who are forward thinking and able to inspire in children’s games and play at lunch time.
• Who believe in exploring possibilities and giving children a wide range of exciting opportunities
• Who are team players and will be supportive of the aims and values of our church school.

What is in it for me?

• Leaders are deeply mindful of good wellbeing for staff and pupils
• People that feel loved and accepted for who they are
• Pupils who are taught to be kind and considerate, living this out in caring relationships and excellent behaviour
• Pupil who are treasured for their uniqueness. This leads to a culture of equity where individual needs are met
• A calm and respectful atmosphere
• A staff team who are supportive of one another
• Governors who work alongside the school staff to ensure the best for our children
•  Opportunities for your own professional development including appropriate training and mentorship depending on your experience.

DBS check

This post will require a criminal background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application forms are available from the school website.       

Supporting documents and information

You will be part of a team of skilled colleagues, governors and parents who are hardworking and inclusive. We continue to be a ‘Good School’ (Ofsted February 2022) and have a ‘vision that inspires a deeply nurturing culture where wellbeing is a priority’ SIAMS (November 2023).

We welcome visits; please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

The school is committed to equal opportunities and to the welfare and safety of children and young people.

Please send a completed application form to the Headteacher, Nichola Chesterton, at the school office.

Closing date: Friday 9am Tuesday 14 July 2026

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