Breakfast Club Playleader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Enfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

People Plan

Job summary

North Star Community Trust runs a breakfast club at a primary school, seeking a Playleader to supervise children aged 4-11 and run engaging activities before lessons.

The role emphasises confidence building, friendship formation and a warm, inclusive environment. DBS check and safeguarding awareness are required, with pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in childcare, playwork or related subject, or willingness to work towards one.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training.
• Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to undertake the training.

Responsibilities

• Run the breakfast club and keep it running smoothly.
• Supervise children aged 4-11 at the start of the school day.
• Organise activities such as arts and crafts, games, reading and outdoor play.
• Encourage children to build friendships and develop confidence.
• Help prepare and serve breakfast.
• Support children with their individual needs.

Skills

Fun activities

Positive behaviour

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 childcare/Playwork

Job description

This is a Breakfast Club Playleader post at a primary school run by North Star Community Trust, starting as soon as possible. The role centres on supervising children aged 4 to 11 at the start of the school day, running games, crafts and reading, and helping to serve breakfast. It is a hands‑on setting where the emphasis is on building confidence and friendships before lessons begin. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Run the breakfast club and keep it running smoothly
• Supervise children aged 4-11 at the start of the school day
• Organise activities such as arts and crafts, games, reading and outdoor play
• Encourage children to build friendships and develop confidence
• Help prepare and serve breakfast
• Support children with their individual needs

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in childcare, playwork or a related subject, or willingness to work towards one
• Paediatric First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake the training
• Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to undertake the training

Experience

• Experience working with primary-aged children

Skills & knowledge

• Confidence organising fun activities
• Knowledge of how to encourage positive behaviour
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Other pre‑employment checks relevant to the role

What’s offered

• Staff benefits, detailed in supporting documents
• People Plan, detailed in supporting documents