Lancaster University
Support Assistant - Food - 0588-26
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Support Assistant - Food
Pre-School Centre
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £24,215 (Part-Time/Indefinite)
Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0588-26
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 16 hours per week, for 52 weeks of the year.
Hours of work are typically between 11.30 am - 2.45 pm, Monday - Friday.
All staff benefit from 25 days 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 childcare 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.
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The Pre-School Centre is open all year and caters for approximately 200 children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. Based on the stunning Lancaster University campus the staff and children make full use of the facilities afforded to them across the campus, with visits to the Eco-Hub, Cinema and Orchards to name but a few.
You will have some knowledge of child development, enjoy working with children and being an integral part of a team. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.
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Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.
The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.
We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
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