Food Technician
Salary/Rate:20,000 - 28,000
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Kingston
County:South West London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9705
Post Date:10.06.25
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About the Role
Food Technician
Kingston - SEND School
September 2025 - Full time, Permanent
Are you a passionate Food Technician looking to make a real difference?
We are working with a fantastic SEND School that supports students who have a primary diagnosis of SpLD, Autism and communication difficulties.
We are seeking a dedicated Food Technician to deliver engaging, practical, and academic Food Tech lessons up to GCSE level.
About the role:
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Deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based Food Technology lessons to students with diverse needs.
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Support and motivate learners who may have faced challenges in mainstream education.
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Prepare students for GCSE assessments, tailoring lessons to individual abilities.
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Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity and confidence.
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Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support student progress and wellbeing.
- Comfortable supporting children with sensory and motor needs, Autism and/or communication difficulties
- Calm, confident and collaborative – someone who enjoys working closely with other therapists and teaching/support staff
- You don’t need years of experience, but you do need to care deeply about helping children feel safe, seen and successful
What the school offers;
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Experience teaching Food Technology or supporting as a TA up to GCSE level.
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Passionate about delivering practical, hands-on learning experiences.
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Skilled at adapting teaching approaches to meet the needs of vulnerable or disengaged learners.
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Strong classroom management and communication skills.
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Committed to helping every student achieve their potential.
If this role or any SEND teaching roles in September are what you are looking for, please apply to this job or call Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848.
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