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Location: Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ

Salary: £12.50 per hour, plus holiday pay

Job Type: Part Time, Term Time Only

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7.40 - 9.00am

Closing Date: 30 December 2025

Looking for a fun, rewarding job in a friendly & supportive environment where your job is to engage & inspire children? KOOSA Kids are the leading provider of fun & affordable after school club, breakfast club and holiday club childcare and are passionate about delivering high quality childcare. We have an unrivalled number of clubs rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. KOOSA Kids are now recruiting for a Breakfast Club Childcare Assistant at our club at Alderwood School in Aldershot, Hampshire (GU11). This role is part time, term time only, working Monday to Friday from 7.40 - 9.00am starting in the New Year.

The role

As a Breakfast Club Childcare Assistant, you will actively and enthusiastically assist the Breakfast Club Manager in the safe and organised running of the Breakfast Club.

Following direction from the Breakfast Club Manager, you will assist in providing breakfast as well as the delivery of the scheduled programme of activities for the children attending the breakfast club. You will ensure all activities are delivered to KOOSA Kids and Ofsted standards at all times. You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow and have FUN!

Responsibilities

• Actively and enthusiastically assist the Breakfast Club Manager in the safe and organised running of the Breakfast Club at Alderwood School in Aldershot, Hampshire (GU11).
• Assist in the preparation, serving and tidying away of the children's breakfasts
• Have awareness of, and maintain sensitivity for, any children with additional needs (Physical, Behaviour, Dietary)
• Actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards & KOOSA Kids internal policies & procedures, including safeguarding
• Ensure all activity areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each day
• Would suit somebody with experience of working in a Primary School, Pre-School or Nursery, e.g. a Teaching Assistant, Early Years Educator or Nursery Assistant, or someone looking to move into the childcare industry

Skills & Experience

• You will have a passion / interest in working within a childcare, early years or playwork setting
• Be inspirational, bringing fun and creativeness to the team
• Have a fun and energetic nature
• Be reliable and passionate over everything else
• Be able to relate and engage with children aged between 4 - 13 years
• Be a people person with fantastic communication skills
• Have the ability to motivate others to deliver to the highest standard
• Have the ability to be cleared for an enhanced DBS check
• Opportunities to gain qualifications and further growth & development, will be available for candidates who match our ambitions
• Full training and inductions will be provided to all Breakfast Club Assistants

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7.40am - 9.00am, term-time only

Company benefits

Company pension, staff discounts, holiday pay, social activities, professional development, career progression & recognisable qualifications nationwide.

KOOSA Kids are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Why choose KOOSA Kids for your holiday, after school and breakfast club childcare?

• Outstanding, fun-filled out of school childcare
• Always offered at the lowest possible price
• Exceptional Ofsted track record with 10 clubs rated 'Outstanding'
• Dynamic, caring & fully DBS checked staff
• Wide range of fun-packed kids activitiesto suitall ages, tastes & interests