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Breakfast Club Assistant
GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School
Salary: GLC Point 10 £25,549 [Actual Pro Rata Salary £2,961.24]
Working Pattern: 5 hours per week, Term time only
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 2 November 2026 at Midday.
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and compassionate Breakfast Club Assistant to join our dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities
Morning Setup & Prep: Help prepare and set up the dining and activity areas before children arrive.
Food Service: Assist in preparing and serving a range of healthy breakfast options (toast, cereal, fruit, juices) while adhering to food hygiene and dietary requirements.
Child Supervision: Supervise pupils to ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive environment at all times.
Activities & Engagement: Help organize and run engaging morning activities, games, and crafts.
Clean-Up & Handover: Ensure the kitchen and hall are cleaned, sanitized, and tidy, and assist with handing children over safely to their teachers for the start of the school day.
About You
Experience: Previous experience working with primary-aged children (in a school, childcare, or youth club setting) is preferred, but not essential.
Attributes: Friendly, patient, approachable, and a good team player with strong communication skills.
Qualifications: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid training are desirable (training can be provided for the right candidate).
Reliability: Punctuality is essential, as the club requires a prompt start every morning.
Watch our video for an insight into our academy:https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Elisha.Ryan@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application:https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0279
Information about the School
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.