Breakfast Club Assistant

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is recruiting a Breakfast Club Assistant for a welcoming nursery in Waltham Forest. You will help run the Breakfast Club, welcome children and support their breakfast, while also assisting classroom learning in the morning.

The role involves working with primary-aged children, fostering a positive start to the day and supporting learning, development and wellbeing throughout the morning. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery, school, Breakfast Club or childcare setting is desirable but not essential.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Positive, professional and approachable attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team and use own initiative.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Help organise and supervise the daily running of Breakfast Club.
• Welcome children and provide a safe, friendly and stimulating start to their day.
• Assist children with choosing and eating their breakfast where needed.
• Organise activities and games to encourage positive social interaction.
• Maintain good behaviour, hygiene and safeguarding standards.
• Provide pastoral care and build positive relationships with children and parents.
• Transition into the classroom to provide additional learning and development support for pupils during lesson time.
• Assist with age-appropriate activities in line with the Primary Framework.
• Support children with their individual needs.

Job description

Breakfast Club Assistant

Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Contract: Perm Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP / By Agreement
Working Hours: 7:30am - 2:00pm
Pay: 25,000 - 30,000 Pro Rata

Are you a friendly, enthusiastic and caring individual who enjoys helping children learn, grow and start their day with a smile?

Academics are working alongside a welcoming nursery in Waltham Forest, who are looking to appoint a positive and reliable Breakfast Club Assistant to join their friendly team.

This is a varied opportunity combining early morning childcare and Breakfast Club responsibilities with classroom support within the school. Working with Primary aged children, you'll help create a positive start to the day before supporting their learning, development and wellbeing throughout the morning.

About the Setting

Based in the heart of Waltham Forest, this diverse Primary School prides itself on providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is valued. The setting celebrates its diverse community, encourages children to respect one another and places great importance on developing confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

You’ll be joining a team that believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, with an emphasis on positive relationships, teamwork and providing a curriculum that reflects the needs of its community.

The Role:

• Help organise and supervise the daily running of Breakfast Club.
• Welcome children and provide a safe, friendly and stimulating start to their day.
• Assist children with choosing and eating their breakfast where needed.
• Organise activities and games to encourage positive social interaction.
• Maintain good behaviour, hygiene and safeguarding standards.
• Provide pastoral care and build positive relationships with children and parents.
• Transition into the classroom to provide additional learning and development support for the pupils during lesson time.
• Assist with age-appropriate activities in line with the Primary Framework.
• Support children with their individual needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Someone caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Previous experience in a nursery, school, Breakfast Club or childcare setting is desirable but not essential.
• A positive, professional and approachable attitude.
• Someone who can work effectively within a team while also using their own initiative.

• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and children's wellbeing.

Why Apply?

• Perm opportunity.
• Competitive daily pay of 25,000 - 30,000 Pro Rata.
• Gain valuable experience across Breakfast Club and Primary classroom environments.
• Develop your understanding of the Primary framework and SEN support.
• Join a diverse, inclusive and supportive nursery team.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.