Breakfast Club Assistant

Shorefields; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Great Dunmow is looking for a part-time team member to join the Breakfast Club. You will assist in creating a safe and caring environment for children. The role requires collaboration with parents and staff, and training will be provided. Ideal candidates should have experience with children and be proactive. The position offers 5 hours of work weekly during term time.

Qualifications

• Prior expertise and experience of a similar role is desirable though not essential.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and supervision of the Breakfast Club.
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, and school staff.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Ability to work with children

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC2133-149 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 5th March 2026

Part time, term time only - 38 weeks per year

5 hours per week

(Mon-Fri 7.30-8.30am)

RequiReD: As soon as possible/january 2026

Scale 2, points 3-4 (£12.85-£13.05 per hour)

Role and Responsibilities

The role is to assist with the development and daily supervision of the Breakfast Club, providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children. The person appointed would be expected to work in partnership with parents, carers and other school staff, and to promote the wellbeing of the children. In addition, to develop, implement and review the policies, procedures and practices within the Breakfast Club in line with the agreed principles and ethos.

The person appointed would be expected to work as part of our friendly team, using their initiative, as well as under the direction of the head teacher. Prior expertise and experience of a similar role is desirable though not essential as training will be given.

Please refer to the 'Further Particulars' for more information about this post.

A letter of application setting out clearly how your experience, skills and qualifications relate to this post should be provided together with a completed application form either via the Essex School Jobs website or hand delivered for the attention of Mrs K Carter, Office Manager or sent via [e-mail]

The Appointment

We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following Safer Recruitment procedures, all appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

The trust is an equal opportunities employer.

It is normal for the Appointment Committee to offer the appointment to the selected candidate on the day of the interview. It is, therefore, important that every candidate be ready to give a definite reply in the event of them being offered the appointment.

The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the stated closing date.

Information about the School

We are proud of our history of providing education for children in the local area from 1869 when the school was first opened as a Penny School; the children of ordinary people were charged 1 penny a day whilst children of shopkeepers were charged 3 pennies. At this time the school was located at Brewers End (on the old A120) and the buildings can still be seen there. Since that time the school has grown and developed and in September 2012 the school relocated to a brand-new school on its current site at Priors Green, Little Canfield.

Currently the school has 351 pupils on roll based in 13 classes covering Year groups from Reception to Year 6. Each classroom is a good size and has effective IT resources to support high quality teaching and learning. Our superb staff are led by a strong Senior Leadership Team. Our outside areas have also been enhanced with some excellent PE equipment and re-energised spaces. The school is an integral part of the village of Takeley and Little Canfield working closely with all the other organisations in the area to promote a sense of community.

The behaviour of pupils in the school is exemplary and we have a behaviour system that builds on positive attitudes and achievements. Attitudes to learning reflect a growth mindset and our pupils are eager to learn and impress their teachers and parents/carers with the knowledge that making mistakes supports their learning.

We firmly believe that all our children are very special with the capacity to achieve in a variety of areas. ‘Learning, achieving and enjoying together’ is our core professional purpose and our staff are committed to develop the skills and talents of all the children in our care. Together we are all working towards our children being confident and independent learners who have the courage to seize all the opportunities available to them both now and in the future.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Kelly Carter
Bennet Canfield
Little Canfield, Great Dunmow
Essex, CM6 1YE Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]