Term-Time Breakfast Club Assistant (Mornings)

Heathwood Lower School; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 5,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Training opportunities

Welcoming environment

Job summary

Heathwood Lower School is seeking a caring Breakfast Club Assistant to support a welcoming start to the day for children aged 4 to 9. You will help prepare a healthy breakfast, supervise activities, and uphold safety and hygiene standards during breakfast club sessions.

The role is permanent and part-time, term-time only, with hours 8:00–9:00, Monday to Friday, at Heathwood Lower School. Experience in childcare is desirable, and safeguarding knowledge is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children or in childcare settings is desirable.
• Awareness of safeguarding and health and safety practices is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a healthy breakfast for pupils within term-time days.
• Supervise breakfast time and organise age‑appropriate activities.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety and cleanliness in dining and play areas.
• Assist with handing over children to their class teachers at start of day.

Skills

Patience with children

Safeguarding awareness

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Level 2 Childcare or Paediatric First Aid (advantage)

Job description

Heathwood Lower School is seeking a caring Breakfast Club Assistant to support a welcoming start to the day for children aged 4 to 9. You will help prepare a healthy breakfast, supervise activities, and uphold safety and hygiene standards during breakfast club sessions.

The role is permanent and part-time, term-time only, with hours 8:00–9:00, Monday to Friday, at Heathwood Lower School. Experience in childcare is desirable, and safeguarding knowledge is beneficial.