Breakfast Club Assistant - Vigo Primary School

Job Introduction

Job/Person Summary

We are looking for a confident and caring person to join our Breakfast Club team in September as a Breakfast Club Assistant. This role supports children attending the club for KS1 and KS2 children at the school. 

As part of the role, you will be required to support with the day-to-day operation of the club including setting up and tidying away the provision.  You will also be responsible for supporting children to develop socially, emotionally and personally, at the same time facilitating a positive and healthy start to their day in a fun, safe and caring environment. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Relates well to both children and adults and has excellent interpersonal skills
• Is caring, calm and patient
• Is able to work as a part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• Enjoys working independently and with initiative
• Will proactively supervise children in the breakfast club, encouraging good table manners, promoting healthy eating and assists with associated duties; setting up and cleaning tables and chairs, preparing breakfasts and clearing away
• Actively promotes play and engagement in fun activities and recognises the positive benefits it can have for children
• Takes responsibility for setting up and tidying away playground resources
• Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
• Willing to undergo first aid training

We in return can offer:

• A supportive team of colleagues who are friendly and welcoming
• Children who are happy and energetic
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• Full induction package, access to a range of professional training courses available to Hampshire Employees, and in-house mentoring and coaching programmes with a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• A school committed to a work-life balance, including 1 day off in lieu per year
• Access to Hampshire County Council employee benefit package; including LGPS Pension Scheme, Employee Support Service with Health Assured, Lifestyle Savings Benefits and Salary Finance

Application Procedure

Interviews will take place on Monday 21st 2025. If you have not heard from us by Friday 18th July 2025 your application will have been unsuccessful. Please apply for this position using the Support Staff Application form which can be found attached to this advert and on our school website (Vigo Primary School - School Staff Vacancies), please return your application form along with completed Hampshire Schools Equalities Monitoring and Declaration Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974  Forms to hr@vigo.hants.sch.uk.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.