Wraparound Club Playworker - Breakfast Club

Heronshill School and Nursery, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6HD

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Salary Grade B 1 (FTE £25,583 - actual salary will be pro-rata)
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Salary Grade B 1 (FTE £25,583 - actual salary will be pro-rata)

Wraparound Club Playworker - Breakfast Club job summary

Job Title: Breakfast Club Assistant
Employer: Heronshill School & Nursery, Milton Keynes
Hours: 5.85 hours per week . 38 weeks per year

Monday - Friday mornings (term‑time only) — 7:20 am - 8:30 am
Start Date: ASAP

About Us

Heronshill School & Nursery is a warm, caring and ambitious school where children thrive. As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (MK‑based Multi‑Academy Trust), we pride ourselves on our ethos of Learning, Love & Laughter. We know each child well and support them to become independent, confident learners who believe they can achieve anything.

The Role

As a Breakfast Club Assistant you will:

• Greet children as they arrive and ensure they settle into the club with a calm and welcoming attitude.

• Prepare and serve a healthy breakfast, ensuring dietary needs/allergies are catered for.

• Supervise children’s play and activity until the start of the school day; this may include indoor games, crafts, reading, or quiet time.

• Help maintain a safe, clean and engaging breakfast‑club environment; tidy up, clear away, wash up and reset the room.

• Support children’s social interaction, encourage positive behaviour and ensure all children feel included.

• Liaise with the school staff about any issues and ensure children transition smoothly into the start of the school day.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with primary‑aged children (ideally 3 - 7 yrs), either in a school, nursery, club or similar setting.

• Has a nurturing, friendly manner and enjoys working as part of a team.

• Has good organisational skills, can work independently before the school day starts and keep a safe, structured environment.

• Is reliable and punctual (the breakfast club is the first stop for many children!).

• Has basic food hygiene awareness. (Training will be provided if required.)

• Shares the school’s values and is committed to supporting children to flourish.

Benefits

• Friendly, inclusive and supportive school community.

• Term‑time working — ideal for those looking to work in and around school hours.

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the start of a child’s school day — promoting positive routines, readiness to learn and a happy morning.

• Training and development opportunities through the MAT.

  Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

  As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD package, discount on high street shops, gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Program and much more.

  If you would like any further information about the role or if you would like to arrange a visit then please do not hesitate to get in contact!

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 Heronshill School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 93 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heronshill School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kents-hill-school

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