Assistant - Breakfast and After School Club

Shorefields; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 4,800 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

Chalkwell Hall Junior School is inviting applications for an Assistant to support the Conkers Club breakfast and after-school provision. The role involves caring for children aged 3 to 11, delivering safe, engaging activities and assisting with refreshments.

Ideal candidates will have a childcare qualification and relevant experience, plus Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates. The post is part-time with specific after-school hours and rolling interviews.

Qualifications

• Childcare qualification and experience working with children.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate and Food Hygiene Certificate desirable.
• Ability to contribute to a safe, caring, play-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality play opportunities in a safe, caring environment.
• Provide comprehensive care for the children attending Conkers Club.
• Serve refreshments and maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Administer first aid when necessary.
• Consult with children and involve them in planning activities.
• Undertake appropriate and relevant training and follow club policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Childcare experience

Education

Childcare qualification

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Assistant - Breakfast and After School Club

Job Ref No. ECC8822019-112 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Level 3

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 19/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Chalkwell Hall Junior School is a happy, high achieving school with well-behaved children and friendly staff.

We are looking to appoint a Breakfast and After School Assistant to assist with caring for the children who attend our popular Conkers Club.

Do you have a Childcare qualification and experience working with children? If so, we want to hear from you. The hours will be

Monday 3-5.45pm

Tuesday 7.30- 8.30am

Thursday 7.30-8.30pm

Friday 2.45 - 5.30pm Total of 8 hours 30 minutes per week.

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON A ROLLING BASIS AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ADVERT EARLY SHOULD WE RECRUIT.

Responsibilities include:

Delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
Providing comprehensive care for the children.
Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
Administering first aid when necessary.
Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Desired Qualities:

Experience of working with 3 to 11 year olds
Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
Good communication skills
Ability to work as a team member
Sound judgement and common sense
Experience of working within a play-based setting
Appropriate child protection training
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and for further information, please contact Lucy Wheatley, School Business Manager, on 01702 478570.

Information about the School

As a school we are committed to achieving the very best for our pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Chalkwell Hall Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Lucy Wheatley
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 3NL Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]