Breakfast Club Assistant

Telford & Wrekin Council; Dawley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Crudgington Primary School is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Breakfast Club Assistant to join a small, dedicated team and help provide a safe, welcoming start to the school day for our children.

The role involves preparing and serving breakfast, supervising children before lessons, leading age-appropriate activities and promoting positive behaviour. A passion for children's wellbeing and a willingness to develop professionally are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and promoting wellbeing.
• Ability to create a warm, positive environment where children feel happy and secure.
• Experience working with children and encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Willingness to organise and supervise a range of age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to work effectively as a key member of our team.
• Desire for continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast.
• Supervise children before the start of the school day.
• Lead engaging activities.
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children attending the Breakfast Club.

Skills

Child wellbeing

Positive behaviour

Team player

Job description

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children's barred list) and an online search for the successful applicant. References will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process.

In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education.

For more information regarding our school's commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy School Policies

Crudgington Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Breakfast Club Assistant to join our small, dedicated team of staff. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can exemplify our school values of Inspire, Nurture, Succeed and help provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging start to the school day for our children.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A passion for supporting children and promoting their wellbeing.
• The ability to create a warm, positive, and nurturing environment where children feel happy and secure.
• Experience of working with children and encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction.
• The ability to develop strong relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• A willingness to organise and supervise a range of age-appropriate activities.
• The ability to work effectively as a key member of our team.
• A desire for continuing professional development.

In return, we can offer:

• Fantastic children who are enthusiastic, respectful, and enjoy coming to school.
• A supportive team of staff united in their drive and determination to provide the very best for our learners.
• A welcoming school community with a strong family ethos.
• A commitment to providing high-quality professional development.
• A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities.

The attached job description outlines the role and responsibilities in more detail. The main duties will include preparing and serving breakfast, supervising children before the start of the school day, leading engaging activities, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all children attending the Breakfast Club.

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