School Assistant

Full Job DescriptionAt OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside workJob Title: School Assistant (General Office and Catering Assistant)

Location: The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield, TQ12 6RH

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Monday 8:30am - 3:45pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 3:45pm.Salary: £22,160.63 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: October 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleWe're looking for a School Assistant (General Office & Catering Assistant) to join our dedicated team at The Greater Horseshoe School. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll be at the heart of school life, supporting our administration, providing nutritious lunches, welcoming visitors, and helping to create a safe, positive environment where our pupils can flourish.If you enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, love being around young people, and are happy to roll your sleeves up to help wherever needed, we'd love to hear from you.What you will be doing

• Be the welcoming face of our Musers site, providing professional front-of-house support to pupils, visitors and colleagues.
• Provide efficient administrative support, including attendance monitoring, record keeping and confidential office duties.
• Administer first aid and medication in line with school policies and procedures.
• Support students with safe transitions between the main school and Musers, helping ensure their wellbeing throughout the day.
• Prepare, serve and deliver healthy school meals while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety.
• Work flexibly as part of a small, supportive team, building positive relationships with pupils and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
  
  

What you will bring

• Food safety/ hygiene qualifications
• You have experience in both an administration role and a catering, kitchen or food service environment.
• You're organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied workload with a calm and positive approach.
• You're an excellent team player who can also use your own initiative and communicate confidently with a range of people.
• You enjoy working with young people and have a genuine commitment to their wellbeing, safeguarding and development.
  
  

About UsThe Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school near Newton Abbot in Devon, providing education for young people with complex needs. Set in a peaceful woodland environment and supported by a nearby care farm, we combine academic and vocational programmes with outdoor learning and therapeutic approaches tailored to each pupil’s individual strengths and needs. Our experienced staff work closely with every young person to remove barriers to learning, foster personal and social development, and create a caring, inclusive environment that enables pupils to achieve positive outcomes and build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for their future.Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Why Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support