Breakfast Club Support Worker - MOR11389

Moray Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a candidate to support and supervise children attending the School Breakfast Club. Responsibilities include planning, day-to-day running, and collaboration with a team. Ideal candidates will have experience with children, effective communication skills, and a willingness to undertake training. This role is temporary until August 2026 and requires membership in the PVG scheme for working with children.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in any capacity.
• Ability to relate to and respond to children between 5 and 12 years of age.
• Willingness to undertake training and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise children attending the School Breakfast Club.
• Plan and manage the day to day running of Breakfast Club.
• Work as part of a team and ensure child safety.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Effective communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene

Self-confidence

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Job Description

To support and supervise children attending the School Breakfast Club in a friendly and informal environment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and administration.
• Day to day running of Breakfast Club.
• Work as part of a team.
• Child Protection.
• Health & Safety

The Individual

• Experience of working with children in any capacity - as parent, guardian or other work setting
• Experience of handling cash
• A willingness to undertake training and/or ongoing learning development
• Ability to relate to and respond to children between 5 and 12 years of age
• Interest in children and their development
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective communication skills
• Self-confidence
• Self-motivated
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene
• Patience and understanding
• Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality
• Willingness to accept direction/delegation
• Able to carry groceries and move furniture to accommodate the children in conjunction with moving and handling regulations

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Temporary appointment until 16 August 2026

Closing Date: 26 December 2025
Starting Salary: £26,531.96 (pro rata)
£13.79 per hour
1.5 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Portgordon Primary, Tel: [phone] , Email: [e-mail]