Breakfast Club Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Ambrosden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ambrosden is looking for candidates to supervise children and provide a safe, nurturing environment. Responsibilities include fostering self-esteem, ensuring healthy eating, and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience working with children, as well as a commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children of relevant age.
• Desirable qualifications include a Level 3 Qualification and first aid training.
• Ability to foster children's self-esteem and establish positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children's play activities safely.
• Provide nutritious meals and promote healthy eating.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Supervision of children

Effective communication

Knowledge of health issues

Education

Relevant Level 3 Qualification

Paediatric First Aid Training

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main purposes of the job

The general principle that the children must be supervised at all times in a suitable manner must be adhered to, thus securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils.

Experience

• Experience of working with children of relevant age

Qualifications/Training

• Desirable – Relevant Level 3 Qualification
• Paediatric First Aid Training

Knowledge/Skills

• Assist in providing and supervising safe play activities for children
• Set out equipment before each session and clear away at the end
• Foster each child's self-image and esteem and establish relationships based on mutual respect
• Provide nutritious and healthy meals for children in the club
• Promote understanding of health issues such as healthy eating and dental health
• Ensure good relations between parents and staff
• Maintain equality of opportunity for all children and families
• Follow the school's Behaviour Policy
• Provide support to children, including first aid if trained
• Attend training as reasonably requested
• Supervise pupils indoors and outdoors, adhering to Health and Safety regulations
• Liaise with school staff as required
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Headteacher or Leadership Team

What the school offers its staff

• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for excellence for all students
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• A staff well-being strategy including confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, stress management, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, menopause and men's mental health support, bereavement support, nurse support, maternity & paternity support, and financial wellbeing support

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the 'keeping children safe in education' guidance. Offers of employment are subject to checks including: childcare disqualification, DBS, medical, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, references, and suitability assessments. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.