Breakfast Club Assistant

This vacancy is for Monday - Friday 7.20 am to 8.35 am Term Time Only.

Under the direction of the Line Manager, you will provide high standards of care, creative play opportunities and age-appropriate activities in a nurturing, fun and safe environment for children. You will assist in the preparation, serving and cleaning duties associated with providing breakfast.

The breakfast club provides a quiet and comfortable space for reading, space for free play as well as more structured activities. Each morning a nutritious breakfast is provided, and the children are encouraged to help themselves, sit down, talk together, and then clear up their dishes.

Duties will include:

• Maintaining a daily register of children attending
• Preparing and serving food (Food Hygiene training will be provided)
• Knowing and putting into practice all relevant policies and procedures
• Ensuring that the premises are safe, secure, and welcoming to all
• Working alongside colleagues and in partnership with parents/carers to meet the needs of the children
• Working alongside staff members to ensure that general tasks are completed at the end of sessions, ensuring that the space is left clean and organised

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive team across the school
• Stable hours, a generous holiday entitlement and a Local Government Pension
• Ongoing training and support in your role
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps children feel safe, happy and ready to learn

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

Safeguarding:

Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration related to their criminal record or any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Additional checks in relation to the Childcare Disqualification Regulations will be undertaken for successful candidates to junior academies. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK, additional information may be required from you to satisfy safer recruitment checks.

Our school is part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a family of primary schools in Swindon who offer excellent career opportunities, high quality CPD, a competitive salary and an excellent pension scheme.