Breakfast Club Assistant

The Langley Heritage Primary; Langley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Gym access

Cycle to work

Onsite parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Langley Heritage Primary is seeking a Breakfast Club Assistant to supervise pupils before the start of the school day in a welcoming environment. The role runs term-time only, 7.30am to 9am, Monday to Friday, and includes helping with breakfast preparation and attendance registration.

You will promote positive behaviour, support wellbeing, and assist with basic first aid as part of the school team.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and support pupils before school starts.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Basic first aid awareness and incident reporting.
• Willingness to follow school policies on behaviour and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for pupils at Breakfast Club before school.
• Register attendance and support breakfast service.
• Organise age-appropriate activities and encourage positive interactions.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards in food prep areas.
• Communicate concerns to staff and support a positive start to the day.
• Attend staff meetings and undertake related duties as required.

Skills

Supervision

Health & Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Term Time Only Role

7.30am until 9am, Monday to Friday

Our Breakfast Club Assistants provide a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for pupils attending the school's Breakfast Club. The post holder will supervise children before the start of the school day, support their wellbeing, encourage positive behaviour, and assist with the preparation and serving of breakfast.

Main responsibilities

Supervision and Care

• Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children attending the Breakfast Club.
• Welcome pupils warmly and register attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Supervise children during breakfast and play activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children in developing social skills and independence.
• Encourage inclusion and ensure all children feel valued and supported.

Food Preparation and Service

• Prepare and serve healthy breakfast options in accordance with food hygiene standards.
• Support pupils in making healthy food choices.
• Ensure tables, equipment and food preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Safely store food and report any concerns regarding food quality or safety

Activities and Engagement

• Organise and supervise age-appropriate activities, games and quiet play opportunities.
• Foster a positive and enjoyable atmosphere before the school day begins.
• Encourage participation and positive interactions between pupils.

Health & Safety

• Follow school safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and behaviour policies at all times.
• Administer basic first aid where appropriate and report accidents in line with school procedures.
• Maintain awareness of pupils' medical needs, allergies and individual requirements.

Communication

• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Communicate any concerns about a child's wellbeing, behaviour or attendance to the appropriate member of staff.
• Work effectively as part of the wider school team.

General Duties

• Set up and clear away equipment and resources used during the Breakfast Club.
• Attend relevant training and staff meetings as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

Our perks

The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matters to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include:

• Ways to save - a leading local government defined-benefit pension scheme, staff discounts from Vivup, access to private healthcare
• Enhanced funding for personal development - opportunity to study and develop your skills further
• Healthy body and mind - free use of gym at The Langley Academy, cycle to work scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, wellbeing resources, social activities and Trust summer party
• Easy commute - free onsite parking, as well as excellent access to trains, buses and the Elizabeth Line