Breakfast Club Supervisor

Shorefields; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Position Overview

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

Application Close: 25/02/2026
Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?

At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first‑hand experiences.

We are looking for a dedicated Breakfast Club Supervisor to oversee the development and daily supervision of the Breakfast Club, providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.

• The successful candidate will work 6.25 hours per week (7:30am – 8:45am, Monday to Friday)
• This role is 38 weeks per year (term time only).

A Day in the Life

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily supervision of the Breakfast Club, developing and maintaining high standards throughout to ensure the welfare of the children at all times.
• Ensuring children have access to appropriate activities to support their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, giving consideration to families' ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring the school's Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to.
• Maintaining the Breakfast Club to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene before, during, and at the end of each session, and being responsible for all Health and Safety matters in the club to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all who use and work in the club.
• Supervising the safe escorting of children to ensure their wellbeing at all times.

What We're Looking For

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Successful experience working with or caring for children
• Knowledge of First Aid
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety
• An understanding of games and activities which support learning
• The ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well‑being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 9:00am on Wednesday 25th February 2026 via My New Term:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147603/EDV-2026-APJS-79042

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

Information about the School

Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust. At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry for children aged 7‑11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.

Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.

We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self‑belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.

Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all. Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4 form entry for children aged 7‑11 years.

Contact

Sigma Trust HR Team
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on‑Sea
Essex, CO15 1DL Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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