Breakfast Club Assistant

Outwood Academy Ormesby is seeking applications from committed individuals to work as a Breakfast Club Supervisor within the Academy. As a Breakfast Club Supervisor you will ensure the security, safety, well-being andcare of the children is maintained during the early morning period before school. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys preparing food, supervising play, and positively managing pupil groups in an extended school setting.

The hours of this position are Monday to Friday, 1hr 45 minutes per day (7:15am - 9:00am), term time only.

Responsibilities

You will greet children on arrival, supervise play activities, and ensure the children's health and safety throughout the Breakfast Club. Core duties involve preparing food while strictly adhering to Food Hygiene and Risk Assessment guidelines. You will manage incidents in line with agreed policy strategies, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Responsibilities also include assisting younger children to cut up food, liaising with parents, and ensuring pupils arrive safely into the care of their teacher at the appropriate time.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate excellent time management, organisation skills, and the capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. It is essential to have the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues. We require the physical ability to participate in play and active-based learning. Experience working in a school environment or knowledge of healthy eating is desirable. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory, alongside a willingness to pursue necessary training and qualifications. When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and or / evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria, you will not be selected for interview.