Breakfast Club Playleader

About the role

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Breakfast Club Playleader to join our team at Enfield Heights Academy. You will be responsible for helping to run our breakfast club, supervising children aged 4-11 and making sure they have a safe and enjoyable start to the school day.

You will organise fun activities such as arts and crafts, games, reading and outdoor play, while encouraging children to build friendships and develop their confidence. You will also help prepare and serve breakfast, support children with their individual needs and ensure the club runs smoothly. If you enjoy working with children and creating a positive, welcoming environment, we would love to hear from you!

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and can help create a safe, friendly and welcoming breakfast club. You will have experience working with primary-aged children, be confident organising fun activities and know how to encourage positive behaviour.

You should have good communication and organisational skills, be able to work well as part of a team and understand the importance of safeguarding and keeping children safe. A Level 3 qualification in Childcare, playwork or a related subject is required, or you should be willing to work towards one. You will also need a Paediatric First Aid qualification and a Food Hygiene Certificate, or be willing to undertake the relevant training.

What we offer

We are committed to being a supportive, caring and rewarding place to work and learn, and to being an employer of choice. A full overview of our offer, including staff benefits, our People Plan and what our staff say about working with us, can be found in the supporting documents attached.

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Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early. Refer to our Application Process supporting document for more information. We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.

Safeguarding statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other pre-employment checks relevant to their role.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

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