Breakfast Club Assistant

E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy, Bristol, BS4 1BX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £2,224.71 Annually (Actual) SCP 3

Breakfast Club Assistant job summary

Job Title: Breakfast Club Assistant

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and organised Breakfast Club Assistant to support the safe, effective and welcoming operation of the school's Breakfast Club, providing a positive start to the school day for all pupils. The Breakfast Club Assistant will create a nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment where children feel happy, settled and prepared for a successful day of learning.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise pupils throughout breakfast club, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, promoting confidence, independence and self-esteem.
• Assist with the preparation, serving and clearing away of breakfast items.
• Organise and supervise a range of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and help children settle positively at the start of the school day.

Pay range:

• SCP 3: £2,224.71
• FTE: £25,614.00
• 3.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experienced in working with children in an educational, childcare, play work or youth setting.
• Passionate about supporting children's wellbeing, development and positive behaviour.
• Able to create a fun, engaging and inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage routines effectively in a busy school environment.

E-ACT Ilminster Academy | Enjoy, success, respect, community, responsibility and compassion

At Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy, we prioritize enjoyment, success, respect, community, responsibility, and compassion. With a focus on holistic development, we empower students to excel academically while also fostering a sense of belonging and compassion for others.

Join our inclusive and supportive community: https://ilminsteravenueacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic UPS progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ilminster-avenue-e-act-academy

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