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Breakfast Club Assistant

Scale 2 (c.£2,839.36)

Permanent, term time only

5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7.30 - 8.30am

To commence: as soon as possible

Tiptree Heath Primary School is part of the Quantum Multi-Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Breakfast Club Assistant. The position is for every morning to support the efficient running of our breakfast club. The position is for 5 hours per week, and working hours will be 7:30am to 8:30pm Monday to Friday.

The role will supervise and engage with children aged 4-11 in a safe and friendly manner and will ensure pupils are cared for in a positive, welcoming environment before the start of the school day.

Key Responsibilities will include:

· Prepare and serve simple, healthy breakfasts in line with school guidelines

· Encourage good table manners, social interaction, and independence

· Organise quiet play activities (e.g. games, reading, drawing)

· Ensure eating and activity areas are clean, tidy, and hygienic

· Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and food hygiene procedures

· Support children's emotional wellbeing and manage behaviour in line with school policy

· Communicate effectively with staff, parents and carers

· Assist with setting up before and tidying away after the session

Experience of working with children is desirable, along with having a friendly, patient, and approachable manner. Good organisational and communication skills are required, as well as an ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills - (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).

Visits are warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the school office either on 01621 815 445 or by email admin@tiptreeheath.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

Closing date: 17th April 2026

Interview date: 24th April 2026

Information about the School

At Tiptree Heath Primary School, we provide an inclusive and inspiring education where all children can achieve their potential, in a supportive, safe and nurturing environment.

Children are at the heart of everything we do and we inspire them to be resilient and respectful, with a life-long love of learning. We prioritise building meaningful and positive relationships, encouraging children to value themselves and those around them.

Our community celebrates kindness and diversity and our school culture is underpinned by the core values of being ready, respectful and safe.

Our aim is to develop the whole child, ensuring that their time at Tiptree Heath is a happy and exciting experience. We encourage a positive partnership with parents so that they can be actively involved in their child's learning. In 2019, Tiptree Heath Primary School converted to an Academy, joining The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust (TELAT), today the school is part of the newly formed Quantum Multi-Academy Trust (QMAT). We work together with partner schools within the Trust, sharing good practice and expertise to ensure high standards of education for our children.

QMAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, comprising of one large secondary school and seven thriving primary schools, all rated Good or better by Ofsted. Our schools are united by a shared culture of excellence, where relationships, opportunity, care, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.

We set high standards and expectations, nurturing the potential in every child and empowering them to forge successful pathways for the future. Our ethos is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it—with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to improvement.

To find out more about QMAT or to view trust 'Policies, GDPR & Privacy Notices' or 'Governance' information visit the website: www.qmat.co.uk