Breakfast Club Assistant

Buckton Fields Primary School is a new two-form entry school which opened in September 2021 and an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Breakfast Club provision. We are looking for a warm, friendly and reliable Breakfast Club Assistant to support the day to day running of this wrap around care which provides a safe and enjoyable end to the children’s school day. We are looking for a team player who is able to welcome our children every morning with a smile. The successful applicant will be:

• Flexible, motivated and energetic
• Possess good communication skills and keen to work as part of a team
• Committed to high standards
• Interested in healthy eating and willing to undertake First Aid and Food Hygiene Training
• Able to set up fun and creative activities to keep children engaged
• Recognise the importance of play and relaxation opportunities
• Understand the varied needs of primary aged children

Our staff well-being is extremely important to us and we offer a well-being package for our staff team. Every member of staff will have access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts offering a range of services including counselling, nurses and physiotherapists as well as a 24 hour, 365 days a year GP helpline.

As a new primary school, Buckton Fields provides state of the art facilities and the opportunity to be part of a very exciting journey from the outset. As part of the Preston Hedge’s Trust, the school is founded on the key principles of ‘Fun, Creativity & Achievement.’ With these as the foundations of our school, the vision for Buckton Fields is based around sustainability through an eco-curriculum, utilising the local amenities in the community. Buckton Fields Primary School will be a unique place to learn, full of creative and engaging learning opportunities that encourage pupils to become inquisitive, confident, life-long learners, whilst making a positive difference to our local environment.

Please visit: https://bucktonschool.org.uk/ for more information.

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2025 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:

https://bucktonschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2025-26.pdf

Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.