Cleaner and Catering Assistant

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference JBSC/3001_1769760731
Closing date March 1, 2026
Location Blackburn, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Cleaner and Catering Assistant

Location: Primary Schools in Blackburn, Accrington & Darwen Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

We are recruiting Cleaning and Catering staff to support Primary Schools across Blackburn, Accrington, and Darwen. These roles involve maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout school facilities and assisting with the preparation and service of school meals.

You will contribute to creating a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff, ensuring all duties are completed to school and safeguarding standards.

Requirements:

  • Experience in cleaning, catering, or a similar role within schools or commercial environments
  • Understanding of hygiene, food safety, or cleaning procedures
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

    • Benefits:

  • Flexible shifts depending on school needs
  • Competitive rates of pay up to £17.71 p/h
  • Opportunities to work in supportive and friendly school environments
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development

    • Safeguarding & Application Requirements:

    All applicants undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (where applicable) in line with safeguarding policies.

    Work history should cover the last 10 years of employment, including explanations for any gaps. Applicants need the legal right to work in the UK and must be available to attend a registration interview.

    About Us:

    Veritas Education works with a wide range of schools across the region, providing high‑quality support staff across primary, secondary, and early years settings.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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