Breakfast Support Worker

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Glasgow Academy in Glasgow is seeking a Breakfast Support Worker to help start the school day in the Newlands Breakfast Club. You will create a warm, safe environment, help children have a healthy breakfast, support play and learning, and assist with escorting pupils to the Primary School at the end of the session.

The role requires enthusiasm, reliability and good teamwork; safeguarding and PVG checks apply, with term-time, part-time hours: 7:30am to 9:00am, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children.
• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently when required.
• Committed to supporting children's development, wellbeing and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, caring and welcoming environment for children each morning.
• Prepare and serve healthy breakfast choices.
• Support children's play, learning and social interactions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with Early Years colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure the safety, welfare and happiness of all children in your care.
• Escort pupils safely to the Primary School at the end of the session.
• Help maintain a clean, organised and stimulating environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Organised

Job description

Breakfast Support Worker

Newlands Breakfast Club

Hours: 7:30am – 9:00am, Monday to Friday

Contract: Part-time, Term Time Only

Start Date: 19 October 2026

Application Deadline: Monday, 5 October 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic and reliable Breakfast Support Worker to join our Newlands Breakfast Club team.

This rewarding role involves helping to provide a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for children at the start of each school day. Working alongside experienced Early Years professionals, you will support children as they enjoy a healthy breakfast, take part in stimulating play activities, and prepare for a positive day ahead.

You will play an important role in ensuring children feel settled, supported and ready to learn, helping to create the best possible start to their day. The role also includes escorting pupils safely to the Primary School at the end of the breakfast club session.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, caring and welcoming environment for children each morning.
• Prepare and serve healthy breakfast choices.
• Support children's play, learning and social interactions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with Early Years colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure the safety, welfare and happiness of all children in your care.
• Escort pupils safely to the Primary School at the end of the session.
• Help maintain a clean, organised and stimulating environment.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for working with children.
• Be caring, patient and approachable.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable, organised and able to work independently when required.
• Be committed to supporting children's development, wellbeing and learning.
• Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team, helping to provide children with a positive, nurturing and enjoyable start to every school day.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Glasgow Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake safeguarding training and adhere to the School's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

PVG and Pre-Employment Checks

This post involves regulated work with children and is therefore subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory PVG clearance, references, right-to-work checks and any other pre-employment checks required by the School.

Equal Opportunities

The Glasgow Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.

If you are enthusiastic about working with children and helping to create a positive start to their day, we would love to hear from you. Join our friendly team and play an important role in supporting the wellbeing, development and happiness of our pupils each morning.