Part Time Cook in Charge

Grade 5 SCP 6-7 £25,989 to £26,403 pro rata (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Permanent, 5.5 hours per week (8:00am-1:30pm Monday)

Start date to be confirmed once all satisfactory checks are received

The Governors of Longden CE Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a Cook in Charge to run the school kitchen on Mondays. This is a popular, busy four‑class rural school and nursery with a breakfast club and after‑school care, providing a broad and varied curriculum. As a result, the school kitchen plays an important role in supporting pupils’ wellbeing through the provision of healthy meals. Working independently, the Cook in Charge is responsible for food preparation and service, maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.

The role involves regular contact with staff and pupils and therefore requires good interpersonal skills, reliability and flexibility. The ability to work supportively within the ethos and aims of a Church of England school is essential. Experience in a school or similar catering environment is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate.

Completed application forms should be returned to admin@longden.shropshire.sch.uk by midnight on Friday 1 May 2026, with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 4th May 2026.

The Cook in Charge working pattern is every Monday, 8:00am-1:30pm (the role includes leading our Early Birds Club from 8:00-8:30am).

 

 

L3 1-2-1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Grade 6 (SCP 8-11) £12.80-£13.47p/h, £24,702-£25,979 FTE

Fixed Term until April 2027 in the first instance, 18.75 hours per week (8:15am- 12pm Monday- Friday)

Start date to be confirmed once all satisfactory checks are received

The Governors of Longden CE Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Special Educational Needs (SEN) 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support an individual pupil’s learning, wellbeing, and inclusion within the school.

Longden CE Primary School and Nursery is a popular and busy rural school with four classes and a nursery. We offer breakfast and after-school care and provide a broad and varied curriculum within a caring, inclusive environment. Supporting pupils with additional needs is central to our ethos, and this role plays an important part in enabling children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo, the Level 3 SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to meet the identified needs of a pupil
• Support learning, communication, and emotional regulation
• Implement strategies and interventions as directed
• Promote independence, inclusion, and positive behaviour
• Contribute to the monitoring and recording of pupil progress

The role involves close daily contact with pupils, staff, and parents and therefore requires excellent interpersonal skills, patience, reliability, and flexibility. The successful candidate must be able to work supportively within the ethos and values of a Church of England school. Experience of working with children with SEN is desirable, as is a relevant Level 3 qualification, though training and support will be provided for the right candidate.