Breakfast Club Assistant

Job Title: Breakfast Club Assistant

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? We are looking for a Breakfast Club Assistant at Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy to supervise, guide and assist the children during the duration of breakfast club in both dining and play areas, so as to ensure the safety, general welfare and proper conduct of pupils and ensure that breakfast club is a positive and enjoyable experience. 

Key responsibilities

• To set up cutlery, drinks and crockery for the children, and clear away as an when required.
• Maintain a register of children attending, and supervise the children being seated.
• To both prepare and serve the applicable breakfast options as and when children arrive at the club, and assist the children in selecting their choice of breakfast.
• Assist in preparing the Breakfast Club facilities and activities to ensure the quality standards agreed are met.

Pay range

• Salary: Actual Salary £1,942.60 (FTE £22,366)
• Hours: 3.75 hours per week (08:00 - 08:45)
• Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time only
• Start Date: As soon as recruitment processes are complete

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 including Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards)
• Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up to date training (or willingness to undertake training)
• Food Hygiene Safety certificate

E-ACT Ilminster Academy | Enjoy, success, respect, community, responsibility and compassion 

At Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy, we prioritize enjoyment, success, respect, community, responsibility, and compassion. With a focus on holistic development, we empower students to excel academically while also fostering a sense of belonging and compassion for others.  

Join our inclusive and supportive community: https://ilminsteravenueacademy.e-act.org.uk 

What are we about? 

Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students. 

Advocacy and inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality. 

People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included. 

Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 28 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.  

About E-ACT: 

Join a trust that is going places! 

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people. 

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 29 academies, educating of over 18,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing. 

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk 

Benefits: 

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success. 

Support System of 29 Academies: Be part of a network of 29 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed. 

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable. 

Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute. 

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement. 

How to apply: 

Simply follow the link within this advert which will redirect you to our recruitment platform Face-ed, where you will be able to submit your application. Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.