Kitchen and Cleaning Assistants - Schools Bishop Auckland

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Salary Package: Up to £12.21 per hour + Weekly Pay, Holi
Location: Bishop Auckland, England
Consultant: Millie Simmons
Posted: 18/02/2026

Description:

Berry Recruitment – Darlington Branch

We are looking for cleaners and kitchen assistants to work in schools in Bishop Auckland and nearby areas.

These are temporary jobs. Work is offered when schools need cover. This is a good role if you:

• Want extra hours


• Want flexible, part-time work


• Are available during school hours

Working Hours

You will usually work:

• 9:30am – 1:30pm or


• 11:30am – 3:30pm


• Monday to Friday

Job Duties

Cleaning duties may include:

• Hoovering and mopping floors


• Cleaning toilets


• Cleaning classrooms and staff rooms


• Emptying bins


• Dusting and wiping surfaces


• Cleaning door handles and light switches


• Cleaning desks

Kitchen duties may include:

• Preparing simple food


• Washing pots and dishes


• Cleaning kitchen surfaces

Experience

• Cleaning or kitchen experience is preferred but not essential.


• A driving licence and your own transport is preferred but not essential.

Pay

• £12.21 per hour


• Paid weekly (one week in arrears)

DBS Requirement

You must have an Enhanced DBS certificate to work in schools.

You can:

• Use your current Enhanced DBS (if it is on the update service – £13 per year paid to DBS), or


• Apply for a new Enhanced DBS through us (cost £59.50).

How to Apply

1. Download our app, open your app/play store.


2. Search for “Berry Recruitment Jobs”.


3. Select Darlington as your local branch.


4. Choose the type of work you would like (Cleaning or Kitchen roles).

If you have any difficulties downloading the app, please contact the Darlington branch and we will be happy to assist you.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.