Cleaner & Breakfast Club Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Package

Staff Benefits Package

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Heatherbrook Primary Academy, part of the Learning without Limits Academy Trust, is seeking a reliable Breakfast Club and Cleaning Assistant. This role runs term-time only, with early starts to supervise Breakfast Club and carry out cleaning duties to keep the school safe and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The post requires flexible, team‑oriented workers who value safeguarding and health & safety, with opportunities for training and development within our school community.

Qualifications

• Caring, approachable and enjoys working with children.
• Able to supervise safely and promote positive behaviour.
• Understanding safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Breakfast Club: supervise and support activities; serve breakfast safely; assist with personal care as needed; follow safeguarding and health procedures.
• Cleaning: clean classrooms and facilities; handle cleaning tasks; store products safely; report hazards.

Skills

Caring

Approachable

Safeguarding awareness

Reliable

Flexible

Health & Safety

Food Hygiene Level 2

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Cleaner & Breakfast Club Assistant15 hours per week, Monday to Friday & term time only: 06:45 – 07:45 – Cleaning07:45 – 08:45 – Breakfast Club08:45 – 09:45 – CleaningContract Length:

Breakfast Club - Fixed term for up to 6 weeks (possibly longer)

Cleaning - Permanent

Grade 1, Point 3 = £8,732 Pro Rota (£25,614 Full Time Equivalent)

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 December 2026 – 12pm

Interview date: Friday 4 December 2026

Heatherbrook Primary Academy, part of the Learning without Limits Academy Trust, is looking for a reliable, caring and enthusiastic individual to join our school team in a combined Breakfast Club and Cleaning role. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable start to the school day for pupils attending Breakfast Club, while also helping to maintain a clean, hygienic and safe school environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is caring, approachable and enjoys working with children
• Can provide safe and appropriate supervision and promote positive behaviour
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Is reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Understands the importance of Health & Safety, including the safe use and storage of cleaning products
• Can respect confidentiality and act as a positive role model
• Is willing to undertake relevant training, including Food Hygiene Level 2 and Paediatric First Aid, where required
• Will actively support and promote the values and ethos of the Trust

Key Responsibilities

Breakfast Club

• Provide a safe, caring and welcoming environment for pupils
• Supervise pupils and support appropriate activities and positive behaviour
• Prepare and serve breakfast safely, considering allergies and dietary requirements
• Support pupils’ individual and personal care needs where require
• Follow safeguarding, food hygiene, Health & Safety and Academy procedures

Cleaning

• Clean designated areas including classrooms, offices, communal areas and toilets
• Complete general cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, cleaning surfaces and emptying bins
• Use and store cleaning products safely in line with COSHH requirements
• Report hazards, defects or Health & Safety concerns promptly
• Ensure areas are left clean, tidy, safe and secure

Why work for us?

You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.

We offer:

• Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions
• Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.
• Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing. No need to be a Barclays customer to use the service
• Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff
• Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
• Free onsite parking
• Visit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information