Breakfast Club Assistant

E-ACT Hareclive Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Cycle to Work

31 days annual leave

Job summary

E-ACT Hareclive Academy in West of England is seeking a caring Breakfast Club Assistant to supervise pupils, assist with breakfast, and run engaging activities before school. This role contributes to a welcoming environment where children feel valued and supported as they start their day.

You will promote wellbeing, inclusion and positive behaviour while maintaining safeguarding and safety standards in line with school policy.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Positive, enthusiastic, reliable and approachable manner.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils attending Breakfast Club.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of breakfast.
• Lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Reliability & flexibility

Education

Good education standard

Job description

Job Title: Breakfast Club Assistant

E-ACT Hareclive Academy | A Place to Grow

Discover a place to grow at E-ACT Hareclive Academy. Our nurturing environment fosters growth in all aspects of a student's life, from academic achievement to personal development.

Join us in embracing a community where every individual can thrive: https://harecliveacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

Hareclive Academy is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Breakfast Club Assistant to support the safe and successful operation of our Breakfast Club. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children, creating a warm, welcoming and engaging environment where pupils feel valued, supported and ready to learn. The role includes supervising children, supporting wellbeing, leading play and enrichment activities, assisting with food service and maintaining high standards of safeguarding and safety

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise and support pupils attending Breakfast Club.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of breakfast.
• Lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety

Pay range: SCP3 - £2,966.28 - £25,614.00 - 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Good standard of education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Positive, enthusiastic, reliable and approachable manner.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.