Breakfast and After school Assistant
16 days ago
Northwich
Job Description: Breakfast & After School Club Assistant Location: Northwich, Cheshire Job Type: Part-time (Term-time only) Hours: Morning and afternoon shifts (e.g. 7:30–9:00am and 3:00–6:00pm) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Overview We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Breakfast & After School Club Assistant to join our primary school in Northwich. You will help provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children before and after the school day, supporting their wellbeing and development. Key Responsibilities • Supervise children during breakfast and after school club sessions, • Provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment, • Prepare and serve simple breakfasts and snacks, ensuring food hygiene standards are met, • Plan and lead a variety of age-appropriate activities (e.g. crafts, games, outdoor play), • Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction among pupils, • Support children’s emotional wellbeing and inclusion, • Assist with setting up and tidying away equipment and activities, • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times, • Liaise with parents/carers during collection times in a professional mannerSkills and Experience, • Experience working with primary-aged children (preferred), • Friendly, patient, and approachable manner, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Ability to engage and motivate children in activities, • Reliable with a flexible and proactive attitudeQualifications, • Level 2 qualification in Childcare, Playwork or equivalent (desirable), • Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable, training may be provided), • Paediatric First Aid (desirable), • Basic literacy and numeracy skillsCompliance Requirements, • Enhanced DBS check (essential), • Right to work in the UK, • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection proceduresWhat We Offer, • Supportive school environment, • Training and development opportunities, • Term-time working (ideal for work-life balance), • Opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s daily experiencesHow to Apply If you enjoy working with children and creating a fun, safe space for them to thrive, we would love to hear from you.