Breakfast Club Assistant
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2HS27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 October 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
- £24,644.00 Annually (FTE)
Breakfast Club Assistant job summary
About Us
We are a thriving 2 form entry primary school located in the heart of Dorking. As part of our educational offering, we run a popular Breakfast Club as part of our wrap around care provision. Our children are fund and engaging and our school staff team are dedicated and supportive of both the children and each other.
About the Role
We are looking for a warm, reliable, and energetic Breakfast Club Assistant to join our dedicated wraparound care team.
Our breakfast club provides a safe, calm, and engaging start to the school day for our primary-aged children (ages 4-11). You will play a key role in making sure every child has a nutritious breakfast, feels welcomed, and transitions smoothly and happily into their classrooms, ready for learning.
We would like someone to join our team, initially on a Monday and Tuesday morning from 7.30am to 8.45am, during term time. There will be a possibility of increasing your days, if our child numbers increase and you would like to.
The salary for this role is £24,644 FTE, which will be pro-rata'd to the hours. (£119.26 per month for two mornings).
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, serve and clear away breakfast items in a clean, hygienic environment, following food safety guidelines. (training provided)
Supervise and engage with children from Reception through to Year 6 during breakfast and play activities, both inside and outside.
Organise and lead fun, age-appropriate indoor games, crafts, and social activities.
Encourage positive behaviour, good manners, and social interaction.
Ensure the safety, health, and emotional wellbeing of all pupils at all times, adhering to school safeguarding policies.
Assist with basic setup, clear-down, and record-keeping (such as register tracking).
What We Are Looking For
Experience working or volunteering with children aged 4-11 in an educational or childcare setting.
A friendly, patient, and approachable manner with a "can-do" and fun attitude.
Ability to work well as part of a small, supportive team.
Understanding of basic safeguarding, health and safety, and food hygiene (or a willingness to undertake training).
Ability to juggle tasks in a busy environment.
What We Offer
A welcoming, supportive school community.
Access to ongoing training and professional development (including first aid, safeguarding and food hygeine).
Free on-site parking. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Enrolment in the local government pension scheme.
How to Apply
We welcome visits to our school. Please contact the office if you would like to arrange this.
To apply for this position, please complete an application form via MyNewTerm.
Note: CVs alone will not be accepted.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the position early if the right person is found.
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 St Paul's CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 397 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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