At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in running the lunchtime service and prepare meals for young people.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Gnoll Primary School.
- Benefits: Earn £13.37 per hour, enjoy gym discounts, and access professional development.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with a focus on teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 13.37 - 13.37 £ per hour.
Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job reference: REQ06100
Date posted: 01/11/2026
Application closing date: 13/11/2026
Location: Gnoll Primary School
Salary: £13.37 per hour
Package: Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities
Contractual hours: 7.5
Basis: Term Time
Job category/type: Catering and Cleaning
This post is permanent, 7.5 hours per week, term time only. Monday - Friday 12.00pm - 13.30pm at Gnoll Primary School, Maesyffynnon House, Wellfield Avenue, Neath SA11 1AQ.
You will be expected to assist in the smooth running of the lunchtime service and maintain hygienic conditions in the kitchen and undertake associated kitchen duties, e.g. washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables, cleaning of kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.
You will be assisting in the preparation of high quality and varied meals for young people. You will work as part of a team and be able to work in accordance with agreed schedules, comply with Food and Health and Safety Regulations and work to a high standard.
There are no formal qualifications required for this post; however, you will be required to undertake training of basic food hygiene and attend training courses relevant to this post. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child’s) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Neath Port Talbot is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
Kitchen Assistant in Neath employer: Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot is an attractive employer due to its commitment to employee well-being, offering benefits such as generous holiday entitlements and a supportive work culture. The council promotes professional development through various training opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
