645 Education Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

We're recruiting an experienced Assistant Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 46.2 weeks per year

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Assistant Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated Legal Assistant to join our Education Law team. This role will be primarily supporting two fee earners. It provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting clients in navigating education-related legal issues, including special educational needs (SEN) and other educational rights.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting clients with inquiries related to education law and providing timely updates on case progress.
• Opening and closing client files, ensuring all processes comply with legal and regulatory standards.
• Conducting legal research on education law and relevant legislation.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports for clients and solicitors.
• Supporting solicitors in preparing for hearings, appeals, and meetings.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation within our case management system.
• Performing general administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing calendars.

Requirements

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A high degree of discretion and sensitivity in handling client information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Previous experience in education law or a legal environment is advantageous but not required.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)

Pension scheme

Parking (on a first come first served basis)

Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Medicash Plan

***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

We take the quality of our education just as seriously as our care – which we deliver in safe, nurturing settings tailor-made for children & young people facing a variety of challenges.

We’re looking for an outstanding Education Officer/Teaching Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Bury Forestwood School. 

Joining us on a full time, 37.5hr per week basis term time only you will work 5 days per week, 8am - 4pm.

As this is a split role your working week will consist of 3 days as a Education officer and 2 days as a Teaching Assistant supporting the young people within our setting. 

We are also looking for for the successful applicant to carry the responsiblility of our exams thus incurring an additional payment of £1500pa TLR.

You’ll reap the rewards of making a difference to young people’s lives in a caring, forward-thinking environment.  

Inspiring, supporting & ensuring students in our care get the best education – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

So if you’re passionate about helping young people achieve their potential, we want to hear from you. 

Cygnet Forestwood School:

Forestwood School is the specialist provider of education for all young people admitted to Cygnet Bury Forestwood. Learning happens in a dedicated school unit which includes an ICT suite, library and quiet room. Teaching is provided by a team of subject specialists and experienced classroom support assistants.

Your Day-to-Day…

• Induct new students & support students in periods of transition 
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to promote & ensure students’ wellbeing 
• Liaise with external agencies & the local community where appropriate 
• Support colleagues with information & advice
• Provide moral guidance to students & act as a role model & mentor
• Develop reintegration plans & support students’ reintegration after discharge.

You are… 

• Experienced in working with children & young people
• Knowledgeable about health & safety, safeguarding & the education system
• An excellent people person with both adults & children
• A good written & verbal communicator, & an effective team player 
• Committed to high standards & continuous improvement
• Organised & able to prioritise work & meet deadlines
• The holder of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at grade C or above.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles 
• Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme 
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme and employee discount savings.

Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Ready to make a positive change? 

We do encourage informal calls and visits to the service, please do contact our Head Teacher, Wendy who would be happy to arrange:

Alternatively you can click on the ‘apply now’ link below.

Join us!

In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 16 hours per week. You'll join a team that takes a real pride in what they do, in their food, in their brand but most of all pride in their people. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant will:

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work shifts
• Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2909/ / /R/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Closing date:
05 October 2025

Creswell Junior School is an inspirational place to learn and work.
We are a supportive and close-knit team who collaboratively work in harmony with our parents/carers, children and the wider community to ensure that our children receive the educational experiences they deserve.

Our culture has the well-being and success of our children, families and team at the heart of everything we do. Within our nurturing environment, we uphold the highest educational standards, ensuring that every child realise their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint an efficient, empathetic and pro-active School Business Assistant, whose commitment and ethos align with our own. The successful candidate will work alongside our School Business Manager, the pastoral and safeguarding team and our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting (and rare) opportunity for an experienced, committed, hardworking and enthusiastic professional to join our school community, initially, on a temporary basis. This post will be reviewed in July 2026 and the projections for numbers on roll re-examined.

Creswell Junior School are committed to ensuring that you flourish. Our professional offer, to everyone within our organisation, is clearly defined and reinforces that pledge. We invest in our most value resource (our team); encouraging professional growth and fulfilment.

If you feel that you are the talented professional we are looking for, we would urge you to visit our inspirational school (and browse our website).

To make an appointment please call
Please ensure all applications are submitted by the Closing Date.

Provisional Interview Date:
Thursday 16 October 2025

Learning Academy Partnership

Catering Assistant / Driver

Lamerton Church of England Academy

Permanent – 15 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

NJC Grade B (Torbay) – £12.65 per hour

Required as soon as possible

The Learning Academy Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to be part of our Catering Team, based in Lamerton C of E Academy Academy.

We're looking for someone who cares about more than just serving food, we are looking for someone who wants every child to enjoy a healthy, tasty school meal that fuels their learning. If you have a genuine interest in food and a passion for giving children the best possible lunchtime experience, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need experience working with children – just enthusiasm and a commitment to making every lunchtime a happy, enjoyable experience for all our children. The role will include delivering and serving meals at our school and supporting our other Hub schools, so a full UK manual driving licence is essential. We'll provide a company vehicle for deliveries.

At our Trust, we believe in building an authentic and diverse team. So, even if you've never worked in catering or a school before, if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply – you might just be the perfect candidate

What we can offer you:

● Make a real difference – every day you'll have the chance to make a profound difference to children's lives.

● Be part of something bigger – you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.

● We invest in you – our People Strategy ensures you're nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.

● Grow your expertise – access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we're committed to your personal and professional growth.

● A genuine commitment to life balance – we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.

● Comprehensive wellbeing support – access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.

● Flexibility that fits life – our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.

● Perks and savings – from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.

● A pension you can count on – generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs; we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible . This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. Our ethos is one of working together to Empower, Excel, Together.

For further details and to apply, please refer to the Vacancies section of the Trust

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, neurodivergent condition (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism), or any other additional needs, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Please use the links below for more information or contact us to discuss any adjustments that would help you take part fully in the process.

The closing date for applications is 3rd November am) however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.

The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.65 per hour

Expected hours: 12.5 per week

Benefits:

• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person

We have 700 pupils from years 7 to 12.

We are looking for an experienced Catering Assistant to work in our fast-paced School kitchen. Food Safety and Health and Safety Level 2 certificates required. Satisfactory references will be sought.

22.5 hours per week, (10am - 2pm), term time only (38weeks).

Duties will include:

Food prepping

Setting up and clearing the lunch halls. This includes sweeping and mopping the floor, wiping tables, checking cuttlery and plates for following day

Traying up main course at lunchtime and serving to pupils

Pot washing and loading the dishwasher

Cleaning the kitchen at the end of the day

Responsible for giving out meals to those with allergies

Working in 6th Form Cafe (on rotation) - stock vending machine, sell snacks and lunch

Must be able to work quickly

To start ASAP

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.

Michaela Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Michaela Community School is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.85 per hour

Work Location: In person

Catering Assistant South West Norse

• Location: Ellen Tinkham College, Devon
• Salary: £12.21/hour, equates to£25,396.80 pro rata
• Hours Per Week: 10hpw
• Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 12pm-2pm

South West Norse is the successful service partnership between Devon County Council and Norse Group, delivery a range of essential facilities management services to a growing number of clients in the region.

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