Dining Assistant - Part-time

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Job reference REQ04928 Date posted 10/12/2025 Application closing date 07/01/2026 Location Ysgol Hendrefelin Salary Grade 4 Scp 3-5 £3,584 – £3,818 per annum (actual salary) Package Blank Contractual hours 6 Basis Term Time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Dining Assistant (RES) JD & PS.docx

ContractType: Temporary (in the first instance)

Hours:Part Time 6 hours per week (worked Monday to Thursday).

StartDate: As soon as possible

To start as soon as possible, the GoverningBody wish to appoint a caring, motivated Dining Assistant to provide food for the pupils that attend our Residential Unit. The Residential Unit is an extension of the school where pupilswith Additional Learning Needs stay the night to develop andenhance their life skills. This role involves preparing eveningtea for the pupils, for which, you will have access to the schoolkitchen.

The hours of work would be 2.30pm until 4pm Monday to Thursday and will be term time only.

This position is temporary in the first instance (with a view to becoming permanent)

The successful candidate will:

• Have Level 2 in food hygiene / safetyand catering or be willing to attend training for this qualification.
• Be enthusiastic about working with children.
• Be sensitive to the needs of pupils withadditional needs.
• Undertake relevant paperwork.
• Ensure compliance of Health and Safetyand Food Safety Regulations.

If you are a self-motivated individual, whohas the qualities for this role and would like to become part ofa caring, close-knit team, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion or for moreinformation, please contact Mrs Louise Jones via the school on 01639 642786 or email l.jones10@npt.gov.uk

Closingdate: Wednesday 7th January 2026.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBSdisclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totallycommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuringthe safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post willbe underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensurethat children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required forthis post.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated lessfavourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.