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Job Advert -Breakfast Club Assistant
Scale 2, Pts 3-4, commencing 5th January 2026
£24,795.90 - £25,185.00 FTE, Pro Rata Salary £4,193.32 - £4,259.12
Part-time - 8 month fixed-term contract
1.5 hours per day - 5 days per week
We're looking for an enthusiastic and approachable person to run a breakfast club in school every weekday
morning. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves making a positive difference and enjoys
being part of a supportive, collaborative school community. If you're caring, adaptable, and excited to help
children thrive, we'd love to hear from you!
This will initially be a fixed term contract running until 31st August 2026.
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school 15 minutes from Halstead, Essex.
We are very proud of our friendly, small school. Many visitors comment on the happy and warm feeling they
get as they look around, and the children clearly care for one another.
Ridgewell is proud to be a church school. We have a strong Christian ethos and we always strive for
success. We are an Academy and are part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. At Ridgewell,
every child is supported to achieve their best and to become an independent, ambitious learner with a spirit
of adventure.
The successful candidate must:
• Be able to implement planned activities with a small group of primary school age children from07:30am until 09:00am each morning.
• Set up and clear away each morning.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils.
• Display a professional attitude
• Prepare and serve simple healthy breakfasts in line with school and dietary guidelines.
• Remain calm under pressure
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils
• Be committed to supporting the values and ethos of our Church school.
• Optional - the candidate will have a certificate in Food Safety.
Ridgewell Primary School offers:
• friendly, polite and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• a welcoming school with a friendly and dedicated team
• support and professional development opportunities
• a happy working environment
Ridgewell Church of England (VA) Primary School
Church Lane
Ridgewell
Halstead, Essex, CO9 4SA
Tel: 01440 785364
Email: admin.ridgewell@dcvst.org
Web: www.ridgewell.essex.sch.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Kirsty Stuart
Detailed information about the position can be found in the attached Key Information Sheet and job
description / person specification.
Visits to the school are highly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please email Kirsty.stuart@dcvst.org to
arrange a visit.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on 14th December 2025.
Interviews will be held on or after the 15th December 2025.
The position start date is 5th January 2026 (or sooner if applicant available).
Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation to interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Ridgewell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an
enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
At Ridgewell C of E Primary school, within a Christian environment, we:
· help children develop into happy, healthy, independent and confident people with self-discipline and respect for themselves and others;
· ensure that learning is fun, exciting, creative and accessible to all;
· provide teaching of the highest quality so that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and develop secure foundations in learning that will last throughout their lives;
· encourage high standards in our school by valuing individual effort, recognising progress and rewarding success so that children are motivated and enthusiastic about their learning;
· work in close partnership with parents, the Church and members of the wider community to maintain high expectations in behavior and standards and to foster community cohesion;
· continually develop our learning environment so that it is a safe, stimulating and exciting place where children enjoy developing their mental and physical abilities.