Breakfast & After School Club Assistant

Beech Hall School Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakfields Preparatory School is seeking a caring Breakfast & After School Club Assistant to provide safe, welcoming wraparound care before and after the school day at Oakfields Prep, Upminster.

The role suits someone energetic with a passion for working with children, able to support activities, snacks and safeguarding while helping pupils build confidence and friendships.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in childcare with a focus on safeguarding.
• Ability to deliver engaging activities and supervise children.
• Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare or related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and supervise pupils before and after the school day.
• Support a range of fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks and refreshments.
• Encourage positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Support emotional wellbeing and confidence of pupils.
• Maintain a safe, clean, engaging environment.
• Keep attendance records and follow collection procedures.
• Assist with setup and tidying of club areas.

Skills

Passion for children

Team player

Organised

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Breakfast & After School Club Assistant
Location: Oakfields Prep, Harwood Hall Lane, RM14 2YG
Salary: £14.87 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 7.00am to 9.00am & 2.15pm to 6.15pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time

About the School - Oakfields Preparatory School

Oakfields Preparatory School is a thriving independent day school in Upminster for children aged 2½ to 11, where high expectations, exceptional pastoral care and a passion for innovation combine to create an outstanding educational experience.

Driven by our vision of Learning Beyond Walls and Aspiring Beyond Limits, we provide children with a broad, ambitious and enriched curriculum that extends far beyond the traditional classroom. From outdoor learning and enterprise projects to sport, performing arts and leadership opportunities, we inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence in every pupil.

At Oakfields, we believe that education is about developing the whole child. Our small class sizes, strong family partnerships and nurturing community enable every pupil to be known, valued and challenged to reach their full potential. As we continue to invest in exciting learning environments and curriculum innovation, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking school where staff are empowered to make a genuine difference and contribute to a culture of excellence, ambition and opportunity.

Role Purpose

Make every school day start and end with a smile.

Are you passionate about working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences that help them thrive? Oakfields Preparatory School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Breakfast & After School Club Assistant to join our friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in pupils' daily school experience, providing a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, build friendships and develop confidence before and after the school day.

If you enjoy working with children, have plenty of energy and creativity, and want a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.As a Breakfast & After School Club Assistant, you'll help deliver high-quality wraparound care for our pupils, ensuring every child feels safe, supported and encouraged to take part in a range of exciting activities.

Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll help create positive experiences that support children's wellbeing, independence and social development while maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

What you will be doing

• Welcoming and supervising pupils before and after the school day.
• Supporting a variety of fun, creative and age-appropriate activities.
• Preparing and serving healthy snacks and refreshments.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, inclusion and friendship-building.
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and confidence.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and engaging environment.
• Keeping attendance records and following collection procedures.
• Assisting with the set-up and tidy-up of club areas and resources.

What you will bring

• Genuine passion for working with children.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Can remain calm, positive and professional in a busy environment.
• Encourages participation, independence and positive behaviour.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing.

Experience working with children in a childcare or school setting with a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or related qualification is desirable.

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every pupil. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared believe in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for pupils and families.