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Yarrells: A great big hug of a school!

Do you have passion, humour, a willingness to be fully immersed in our busy and exceptionally happy school environment?

Yarrells School and Nursery is looking for enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable staff; you’ll require a passion for education, endless enthusiasm and commitment, a huge smile and most importantly, a good sense of humour!

At Yarrells, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community. Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating environment for learning.

If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people, join our magical school and nursery today!

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Kitchen Assistant

Yarrells: A great big hug of a school!

Do you have passion, humour, a willingness to be fully immersed in our busy and exceptionally happy school environment?

If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today!

Yarrells School is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our small and dedicated team. The successful applicant will have good relevant experience and be a flexible, reliable and committed team member.

We require someone to work the following hours, but would ideally like to find someone who has flexibility and availability to work additional hours, providing cover and extra support where needed.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please call us on 01202 622229.

Hours
Tuesday: 12pm to 2pm
Wednesday: 12pm to 2pm
Thursday: 12pm to 2pm

The contract is term time only, but has scope for holiday work too. The job description includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Assisting the Catering Manager with general duties
  • Preparing salad for the pupil and staff lunches
  • Serving lunch to pupils as required in a friendly and caring manner
  • Keeping an eye on pupils during lunch
  • Cleaning the tables and sweeping the floor in the dining room
  • Washing up all cups, plates and all equipment that has been used during the day
  • Putting away any wet washing up
  • Taking down dry washing and putting away
  • Preparing for match teas when these are scheduled
  • Preparing tea trolleys for social events
  • When asked by the Catering Manager, to help and attend social events as required

At Yarrells, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community. Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating environment for learning.

If you want to play a meaningful role in the lives of our young people, join our magical school and nursery today!

Start Date: 4th November 2025
Contract: permanent
Hours: part time, 12 to 2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Interview Date: w/c early October 2025
How to Apply: email a CV to recruitment@yarrells.co.uk or complete the TES application form: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1036572

Click here for more details and to apply


Yarrells Preparatory School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Yarrells Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunities Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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