Kitchen Assistant at Hilltop Junior School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HJS/14358

Location

Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£11,815.29 Annually (Actual)
FTE: £25,525 includes fringe allowance

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Term time plus inset days (39 working weeks)

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 31st Aug, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

An opportunity has arisen to join our supportive school catering team at Hilltop Junior School, making a positive impact on our children's school journey as Kitchen Assistant.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and efficient in assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and beverages to our children, staff and visitors.

The role will involve all aspects of cleaning equipment, walls (up to 6ft), floors, fixtures and fittings to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.

For all vacancies at HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website: https://heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date, should we receive enough suitable applicants.

All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.

Safeguarding Statement

Hilltop Junior School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Hilltop Junior School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.