Kitchen Assistant

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant / Cleaner
Location: Robins Way School, Amesbury, SP4 8JT
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Hours TBC
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant/Cleaner to join our school team at Robins Way School.

About the Role

In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our pupils and staff. Your work will help ensure high standards of hygiene across the school and support the smooth running of our kitchen and dining facilities.

This is a hands-on role where you will combine practical cleaning tasks with assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, supporting pupils’ wellbeing and ensuring a safe and hygienic setting for everyone. You will also contribute to a positive school environment by observing and reporting any issues, helping the wider team maintain our high standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all designated areas of the school, including classrooms, corridors, toilets, dining hall, and kitchen.
- Sweep, vacuum, dust, polish, and deep clean surfaces as required, including floors, walls, skirting boards, and internal/external glass.
- Empty and clean bins, separating waste for recycling where appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, taking account of special dietary requirements.
- Clean and clear kitchen equipment and dining areas after meals.
- Ensure all cleaning materials are used correctly, safely, and economically, following COSHH regulations.
- Support lunchtime supervision, ensuring meals are completed in a safe and hygienic environment.
- Report maintenance issues, health and safety hazards, or pupil behaviour observations to the relevant staff.
- Follow school policies, health and safety guidelines, and food hygiene regulations at all times.

What We’re Looking For

- Reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Awareness of health, safety, and food hygiene requirements.
- Willingness to engage with pupils and contribute to a positive school environment.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in their environment, and wants to make a tangible difference to the daily life of an SEN school.

About the school

Robins Way School based in Amesbury, Wiltshire, is an exciting new addition to the Acorn portfolio. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Every child at Robins Way is seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, both academically and personally. Through a creative and flexible approach to teaching, we help every child overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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