Support Assistant -Food

Support Assistant – Food – 1004‑25

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

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Salary: £23,580 (Part time, indefinite)

Closing Date: Friday 30 January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 1004‑25

The Pre‑School Centre at Lancaster University is looking to recruit a Support Assistant – Food. The post is indefinite and offers a contract based on working 15 hours per week, three hours per day for 52 weeks of the year.

Hours of work are typically 11.30 am – 2.30 pm, Monday – Friday.

All staff benefit from 25 daysmuseum Annual Leave in addition to university statutory and closure days.

This role offers a great opportunity for the successful candidates to join a highly regarded child‑care provider and employer, working alongside a team of experienced and enthusiastic practitioners who are dedicated and committed to the delivery of high‑quality individualised learning for each child who attends the Centre.

The Pre‑School Centre is open all year and caters for approximately 200 indent children between the ages of three months and five years. Based on the stunning Lancaster University campus the staff and children make full use of the facilities afforded to them(DbType) c across the campus, with visits to the Eco‑Hub, cinema, and orchards to name but a few.

• Work 15 hours per week, three hours per day (Mon‑Fri 11.30am‑2.30pm)
• Support child development activities within the Pre‑School Centre
• Maintain cleanliness and food‑handling standards
• Participate in team meetings and staff training
• Follow safety and hygiene procedures

• Knowledge of child development
• UK‑based and able to complete an enhanced DBS check
• Ability to work part‑time 15 hours per week
• Good communication skills and willingness to work 11.30am‑2.30pm

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community(by age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation) and are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunity.