General Kitchen Assistant – Permanent Position
10 hours per week (2hrs/day. 12pm – 2pm)
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only + 7 days)
Band 3 SCP 4 £13:05 / hour (Pay aware from April 2026 to be applied and will be backdated when agreed)
Start Date – As soon as possible
Silsden Primary School manage our own successful catering provision. We are looking to expand our team and recruit a reliable and hard-working General Kitchen Assistant to join our existing team of Catering Staff.
We are looking for someone with a positive approach to this key role. Relevant catering experience is not essential. Full training will be given for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the school Catering Manager to provide a complete catering service within a school environment.
- To support the Catering Manager and Assistant to serve over 350 meals for a set time and in accordance with Quality Procedures.
- Undertake general kitchen duties, after service.
- Undertake daily cleaning routines of the kitchen and equipment
What we can offer you:
- A wider school staff who appreciate the value that our catering team brings to Silsden Primary School.
- You will be joining a well established and dedicated Catering Team that have a proven track records of delivering over 350 meals a day
- Great working environment – Our kitchen was fully fitted 4 years ago and is high spec and design.
- Access to a great West Yorkshire Pension Scheme. Significant Employer contribution.
- Staff well-being package
- Lovely rural location with onsite parking
- Uniform provided and cleaning allowance
Expressions of interest should be made to Sally-Anne Boyes on 01535 210666 or e-mail sally-anne.boyes@silsden.bradford.sch.uk. A full application and job description can be downloaded from our school website – https://www.silsdenprimary.co.uk/vacancies/
We strongly recommend all potential applicants to visit the school during a lunchtime to experience this role – please e-mail me at the above address, to visit the school week commencing 7th September.
Application Closing Date: 12pm Monday 14th September
Interview Dates: Week commencing 14th September
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Permanent Position
31.25 Hours per week over 5 days. Term Time Only (38 weeks/year)
Band 5-6 NJC Points 5 – 11. (Salary £18,394 – £19,918)
Pay award Apr 26 to be applied when agreed and will be backdated.
Commencing: 2 November 2026 (or sooner, if available)
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed person to join our Teaching Assistant team, supporting teaching and learning and the personal development of pupils.
You will be working alongside our teaching team to provide high quality teaching and learning experiences for our children. Key stage allocation will be based on the experience/ knowledge of the successful candidate.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has the skills and knowledge to support all children within our school, within the National Curriculum
- Has a good understanding of children and is able to form positive relationships
- Can use effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning
- Have very high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour
- Behave in a professional manner within a team environment
- Is a flexible and creative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour.
We can offer you:
- A strong and supportive team of staff and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in a three-form entry school.
- An modern work place, with the latest equipment designed to support teaching and learning in a fantastic rural location.
- A positive school ethos where pupil behaviour is very good and children are enthusiastic about their learning.
- A welcoming and friendly school with strong home/school partnerships.
- A staff well-being package, car parking space and a locker!
- The opportunity to develop your role further through accessing high quality CPD opportunities.
All applicants are strongly recommended to visit the school – please contact the school office on 01535 210666 to arrange a time. A Job Description and Application form can be downloaded below. Completed applications should be e-mailed to vacancies@silsden.bradford.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 21st September 2026
Interviews: Thursday 24th September 2026
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online Searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.