Breakfast Club Assistant

Eteach International; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a Breakfast Club Assistant to support children before the start of the school day. You will supervise pupils, help with play and enrichment activities, and assist with preparing and clearing away resources in a warm, caring environment.

The successful candidate will promote wellbeing and positive behaviour, fit well in a team, and complete mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children.
• Is caring, patient and reliable.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Has good communication skills.
• Will support the Catholic ethos and values of our school.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during breakfast club.
• Support play and enrichment activities.
• Help prepare and clear away resources.
• Promote children's wellbeing and positive behaviour.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Communication

Team work

Patience

Job description

# Breakfast Club AssistantEmployer: St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and WearContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: BB02 £26,016 per annum pro rata – Actual £3,089Posted: 7th October 2026Expires: 21st October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578454Job Reference: Breakfast Club* Share :* PrintHours: 7.35am - 8.40am, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only plus 1 Training Day) Grade: BB02 Salary: £26,016 per annum pro rata – Actual £3,089 per annumSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Breakfast Club Assistant to join our dedicated team.Working as part of our Breakfast Club provision, you will help create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for children before the start of the school day. Duties will include supervising pupils, supporting play and enrichment activities, helping with the preparation and clearing away of resources, and promoting children's wellbeing and positive behaviour.We are looking for someone who:Enjoys working with children.Is caring, patient and reliable.Works well as part of a team.Has good communication skills.Will support the Catholic ethos and values of our school.This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a warm and supportive school community where every child is encouraged to flourish.Please note: The successful candidate will be expected to complete mandatory training relevant to the role. One training day is included within the contract; however, flexibility may be required to complete additional training outside of normal working hours where necessary. Any approved additional training time will be paid.For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school office.Closing date: Thursday 22 OctoberShortlisting: Friday 23 OctoberInterviews: Week commencing Monday 2 November### AttachmentsBBCET Notes to ApplicantsDiocesan Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising CatholicDiocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic SchoolsPrivacy NoticeSafer Recruitment Form BBCET (1)### Safeguarding Statement:St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, **any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service** (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, **we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975** unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.