Breakfast Club Assistant

Acorn Education Trust; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Wishford C of E Primary School is seeking a dedicated Wraparound Care Assistant to support the Wraparound Care Leader in running the before-school breakfast club. The role is fixed term until 23 July 2027, part-time (5 hours/week, 38 weeks/year), with a ASAP start.

The successful candidate will create a safe, engaging environment for five to eleven-year-olds, planning activities and ensuring high-quality care in line with the school's Christian ethos and community values.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, staff and parents.
• Self-motivated, energetic and proactive in delivering safe, high-quality education and care.
• 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 team player with a positive and flexible attitude.
• Demonstrates a warm and caring approach with children.
• First Aid trained (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Wraparound Care Leader in planning and organising activities for primary-aged children.
• Help ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all attendees.
• Support day-to-day operations of the breakfast club and communicate with pupils, staff and parents as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Experience with children

Food handling

Team player

Flexible attitude

Warm and caring approach

First Aid training

Job description

# Breakfast Club AssistantEmployer: Great Wishford C of E (VA) Primary SchoolLocation: Salisbury, WiltshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Fixed until 23rd July 2027Salary: £13.48 per hour (£26,016 pro rata per annum)Posted: 17th September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574564Job Reference: GWI26-27-1* Share :* Print**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:** ASAPWe 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, please read our **Applicant Information Pack**. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01722-790433**Closing Date:** Monday 5th October 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** Thursday 8th October 2026 (am)*Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.*### AttachmentsGWI26-27-1 - Applicant Information Pack### Safeguarding Statement:*Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.*