Breakfast Club Assistant
Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
March 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £2,794.00 - £2,839.00 Annually (Actual) Local Government Pay Scale 3, Points 5-6
Breakfast Club Assistant job summary
Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School
Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?
At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first-hand experiences.
We are looking for a dedicated Breakfast Club Assistant to support the running of the Breakfast Club, taking care of all of the children on the school premises during the breakfast club period.
- The successful candidate will work 5 hours per week (7:45am - 8:45am Monday to Friday).
- This is a 38-week-per-year role (term time only).
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
- Maintaining the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the breakfast club period.
- Providing pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as appropriate.
- Leading games and activities with the children where necessary and appropriate.
- Alerting the Breakfast Club Supervisor/Co-ordinator and/or the Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children.
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
- Experience working with or caring for children
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety
- An understanding of and ability to implement child protection procedures
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
- A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
- Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
- A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
- A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
- Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 9:00am on Wednesday 25th February 2026 via My New Term.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Alton Park Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 399 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alton Park Junior School website
School location
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