Breakfast Club Assistant

St Paul's CofE Primary School; Newsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

St Paul’s CofE Primary School in Dorking is seeking a warm, reliable Breakfast Club Assistant to join our wraparound care team. You will help provide a nutritious breakfast, supervise children aged 4–11, and support a smooth start to the school day.

The role is initially Monday and Tuesday mornings 7.30am–8.45am during term time, with potential to increase days as numbers grow. Salary is £24,644 FTE, pro-rata to hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4-11 in childcare or education.
• Friendly, patient and approachable demeanor with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work well in a small, supportive team.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and food hygiene (or willingness to train).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve and clear away breakfast items in a clean, hygienic environment, following food safety guidelines.
• Supervise and engage with children from Reception through to Year 6 during breakfast and play activities, inside and outside.
• Organise and lead age-appropriate indoor games, crafts and social activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, good manners and social interaction.
• Ensure safety, health and emotional wellbeing of all pupils, adhering to safeguarding policies.
• Assist with basic setup, clear-down and record-keeping (e.g., register).

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Friendly and patient

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

About Us

We are a thriving 2 form entry primary school located in the heart of Dorking. As part of our educational offering, we run a popular Breakfast Club as part of our wrap around care provision. Our children are fund and engaging and our school staff team are dedicated and supportive of both the children and each other.

About the Role

We are looking for a warm, reliable, and energetic Breakfast Club Assistant to join our dedicated wraparound care team.

Our breakfast club provides a safe, calm, and engaging start to the school day for our primary-aged children (ages 4-11). You will play a key role in making sure every child has a nutritious breakfast, feels welcomed, and transitions smoothly and happily into their classrooms, ready for learning.

We would like someone to join our team, initially on a Monday and Tuesday morning from 7.30am to 8.45am, during term time. There will be a possibility of increasing your days, if our child numbers increase and you would like to.

The salary for this role is £24,644 FTE, which will be pro-rata'd to the hours. (£119.26 per month for two mornings).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve and clear away breakfast items in a clean, hygienic environment, following food safety guidelines. (training provided)


• Supervise and engage with children from Reception through to Year 6 during breakfast and play activities, both inside and outside.


• Organise and lead fun, age-appropriate indoor games, crafts, and social activities.


• Encourage positive behaviour, good manners, and social interaction.


• Ensure the safety, health, and emotional wellbeing of all pupils at all times, adhering to school safeguarding policies.


• Assist with basic setup, clear-down, and record-keeping (such as register tracking).

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working or volunteering with children aged 4-11 in an educational or childcare setting.


• A friendly, patient, and approachable manner with a \"can-do\" and fun attitude.


• Ability to work well as part of a small, supportive team.


• Understanding of basic safeguarding, health and safety, and food hygiene (or a willingness to undertake training).


• Ability to juggle tasks in a busy environment.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive school community.


• Access to ongoing training and professional development (including first aid, safeguarding and food hygeine).


• Free on-site parking. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.


• Enrolment in the local government pension scheme.