Breakfast Club Assistant
4 days ago
Upminster
Lead the Past. Influence the Future Job Title:\n Breakfast Club Assistant Location:\n Oakfields Prep, Harwood Hall Lane, RM14 2YG Salary:\n £14.87 per hour Hours:\n 10 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 7.00am to 9.00am Contract:\n Permanent | Term Time About Oakfields Preparatory School\n Welcome to Oakfields Preparatory School, a vibrant independent day school in Upminster for children aged 2½ to 11. Here, we blend high expectations with exceptional pastoral care and a passion for innovation to create an outstanding educational experience. \n Driven by our vision of Learning Beyond Walls and Aspiring Beyond Limits, we offer a broad, ambitious curriculum that extends far beyond the traditional classroom. From outdoor learning and enterprise projects to sports, performing arts, and leadership opportunities, we inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every pupil. \n At Oakfields, we believe in developing the whole child. Our small class sizes, strong family partnerships, and nurturing community ensure that every pupil is known, valued, and challenged to reach their full potential. Join us in this exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school where staff are empowered to make a genuine difference! Role Purpose\n Make every school day start with a smile! \n Are you passionate about working with children and creating a positive start to their day? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Breakfast Club Assistant to join our friendly team. \n This is your chance to play a vital role in our pupils' daily school experience, providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment before the school day begins. You’ll help children settle into their morning routine, enjoy a healthy breakfast, socialize with friends, and start the day feeling happy, confident, and ready to learn. \n If you have plenty of energy and positivity, and want a role where you can truly make a difference each morning, we’d love to hear from you! Your Responsibilities\n\n • Welcome and supervise pupils before the start of the school day.\n, • Prepare and serve healthy breakfasts and refreshments.\n, • Create a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment for all children.\n, • Support a range of fun, calm, and age-appropriate morning activities.\n, • Encourage positive behavior, independence, and social interaction.\n, • Support pupils’ wellbeing and help them start the day positively.\n, • Maintain attendance records and follow safeguarding procedures.\n, • Assist with the set-up and tidy-up of the breakfast club area.\nWhat You Will Bring\n\n, • A genuine passion for working with children.\n, • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.\n, • The ability to remain calm, positive, and professional in a busy environment.\n, • Strong communication and teamwork skills.\n, • An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing.\n, • Experience working with children in a childcare or school setting is desirable, along with an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or a related qualification.\nAbout Blenheim Schools\n Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every pupil. Our ethos centers on truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations by providing a personalized, ambitious education that helps every child thrive. \n We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential. \n Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for pupils and families. How to Apply\n Complete your application before the closing date. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.