Breakfast Club Assistant

Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 1,700 - 2,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term until 23 July 2027

Part-time schedule (5 hours/week)

Job summary

Great Wishford Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated Wraparound Care Assistant to support the Wraparound Care Leader with the before-school breakfast club. This fixed-term, part-time role (5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year) provides a welcoming village school setting focused on caring, safety and engaging activities for 5–11-year-olds.

The successful candidate will have experience with children in play/educational settings, a positive attitude, and a willingness to complete

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a play/educational setting.
• Food handling experience and/or a Food handling certificate (or willingness to complete one).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, staff and parents.
• Self-motivated, energetic and proactive approach to supporting learning and care.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to a part-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organising activities suitable for primary-aged children.
• Support delivery of a safe, caring and stimulating breakfast club environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing of attendees.

Skills

Passion for delivering high quality

Interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated energetic proactive

Experience with children in play/educ

Food handling experience/certificate

Strong team player

Positive and flexible attitude

Warm and caring approach

First Aid trained (advantageous)

Job description

Great Wishford Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Wraparound Care Assistant to support the Wraparound Care Leader in managing the day-to-day operations of our before-school breakfast club provision.

Contract: Fixed term (until 23rd July 2027). Working Hours: Part time (5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year). Required: ASAP

We are a caring and happy single form entry school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the picturesque village of Great Wishford, Wiltshire, we have been open for over 300 years and, in that time, have built strong relationships with the local community and Great Wishford Church. Our strong Christian ethos underpins our teaching and learning and staff are dedicated to creating a learning environment where children are challenged and supported. We focus on each child’s unique potential and help them develop the resilience to keep trying, the confidence to believe they can reach their goals and have pride in themselves for who they are. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The successful candidate will ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children who attend. This role involves assisting with the planning and organising of a range of activities suitable for primary-aged children, taking into account their interests and developmental needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Is self-motivated, energetic and proactive and will support in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality education and care for all of our children;
• Has experience of working with children in a play / educational setting;
• Has Food handling experience and/or a Food handling certificate (or willingness to complete one);
• Is a strong team player;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children;
• Is First Aid trained (advantageous).

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, if you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01722-790433

Closing Date:

Friday 11th September 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date:

Monday 14th or Tuesday 15th September 2026