Dining Assistant - Part-time

Neath Port Talbot; Bryncoch; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wales is seeking a caring and motivated Dining Assistant for its Residential Unit. This part-time role involves preparing evening tea for pupils with additional learning needs, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The successful candidate should have Level 2 in food hygiene or be willing to train. The work schedule is Monday to Thursday from 2:30 PM to 4 PM during term time. This position is temporary, with a possibility of becoming permanent.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in food hygiene/safety or willing to attend training.
• Must be enthusiastic and sensitive to children’s needs.
• Will undertake relevant paperwork related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare evening tea for pupils in the Residential Unit.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Safety Regulations.
• Work hours are 2:30 PM to 4 PM, Monday to Thursday.

Skills

Level 2 in food hygiene/safety and catering

Enthusiastic about working with children

Sensitive to the needs of pupils with additional needs

Ability to undertake relevant paperwork

Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety Regulations

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

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 toprovide 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 4pmMonday to Thursday and will be term time only.

This position is temporary in the firstinstance (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 thisqualification.
• Be enthusiastic about working withchildren.
• 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 on01639 642786 or email [e-mail]

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 sharethis commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuringthe safety and protection of all children and young people andwill 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 forcandidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to servethe people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing trainingopportunities and the professional development of all ouremployees.

We look forward to welcoming you to TeamNPT.