7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    17 December 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    10 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 1.5 hours per day - 5 days per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 8 months

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,795.90

Actual salary

£4,193.32

Pay scale

Scale 2, Point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and approachable person to run a breakfast club in school every weekday morning. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves making a positive difference and enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative school community. If you’re caring, adaptable, and excited to help children thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

This will initially be a fixed term contract running until 31st August 2026.

Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school 15 minutes from Halstead, Essex. We are very proud of our friendly, small school. Many visitors comment on the happy and warm feeling they get as they look around, and the children clearly care for one another.

Ridgewell is proud to be a church school. We have a strong Christian ethos and we always strive for success. We are an Academy and are part of theDiocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. At Ridgewell, every child is supported to achieve their best and to become an independent, ambitious learner with a spirit of adventure.

The successful candidate must:

  • Be able to implement planned activities with a small group of primary school age children from 07:30am until 09:00am each morning.
  • Set up and clear away each morning.
  • Establish positive relationships with pupils.
  • Display a professional attitude
  • Prepare and serve simple healthy breakfasts in line with school and dietary guidelines.
  • Remain calm under pressure
  • Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils
  • Be committed to supporting the values and ethos of our Church school.
  • Optional – the candidate will have a certificate in Food Safety.

What the school offers its staff

Ridgewell Primary School offers:

  • friendly, polite and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
  • a welcoming school with a friendly and dedicated team
  • support and professional development opportunities
  • a happy working environment

Detailed information about the position can be found in the attached Key Information Sheet and job description / person specification.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please email Kirsty.stuart@dcvst.org to arrange a visit.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Ridgewell Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
57 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01440785364

Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is a village school 15 minutes from Halstead, Essex. We are very proud of our friendly, small school. Many visitors comment on the happy and warm feeling they get as they look around, and the children clearly care for one another.
Ridgewell is proud to be a church school. We have a strong Christian ethos and we always strive for success. We are an Academy and are part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. At Ridgewell, every child is supported to achieve their best and to become an independent, ambitious learner with a spirit of adventure.

Arranging a visit to Ridgewell Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stacey.hyatt@dcvst.org.

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