Breakfast and After School Club Assistant

The Grange

Job Title: Breakfast and After School Club Assistant

E‑ACT The Grange School - Dream, Believe, Achieve

E‑ACT The Grange School is a welcoming and ambitious primary academy in Daventry, committed to broadening horizons and opening hearts, minds, and opportunities for every child. Grounded in a clear and powerful ethos — every child, every lesson, every day — we strive to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our school values of Bravery, Belonging, Spark, Soul, Craft, and Change shape everyday life at The Grange. We offer enriching learning experiences during and beyond the school day, supported by a dedicated staff team who set high expectations and work collaboratively to ensure children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Joining E‑ACT The Grange School means becoming part of a vibrant, child‑centred community. If you are passionate about supporting children, embracing diversity, and helping shape a school where ambition and opportunity flourish, we would love to welcome you to the team.

Discover more: https://thegrangeschool.e-act.org.uk/

The Grange Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Breakfast and After School Club Assistant to join our friendly team. This role is essential in providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for our pupils outside of the normal school day.

You will support the delivery of high-quality wraparound care, ensuring children feel happy, secure, and actively engaged in a range of activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage pupils in a safe and inclusive environment
• Plan and support a range of creative, play-based, and recreational activities
• Prepare and serve light breakfasts and snacks in line with food hygiene standards
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing of all children
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers

Pay range:

• NJC 3 - £12,377.89
• FTE - £24,796.00
• 21 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• 7.20am - 9am and 3pm - 5.30pm each day
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE Maths and English Grace C or above (or equivalent)
• Childcare and supervision skills - ability to engage and manage groups of primary-aged children safely
• Communication skills - clear and friendly communication with children, staff, and parents
• Teamwork - ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Organisation - managing activities, time, and routines effectively

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

 E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.