Breakfast Club Playworker in Somerset

The successful candidate will join our existing Breakfast Club team as we expand our provision in line with the government's initiative. You will welcome the children into Breakfast Club, assist them in helping themselves to food, supervise their play until the start of the school day, and help with clearing up afterwards. This is a vital role for helping to give the children a good start to the school day. You will need to hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or be willing to do the training before starting work.

Duties:

• Manage daily activities and routines to ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their participation in play and learning activities.
• Supervise children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Plan and implement engaging activities that promote physical, social, and emotional development.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive community.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the play area, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
• Collaborate with other staff members to support the overall objectives of the nursery.

About you:

• You will have an understanding of the varied needs of children and families.
• You will have an appropriate First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• You will have knowledge of basic food hygiene standards.
• You will have strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• You will be able to deal with inappropriate behaviour in a calm and non-judgemental way, following academy guidance.
• You will be patient, calm and able to work under pressure.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Minerva Primary School:

Minerva Primary School, situated in Taunton, Somerset, educates children between the ages of 2 and 11. Here at Minerva, we encourage an appetite for life, foster an eagerness to seek out what the world has to offer, empower confidence in asking for help when troubled, and nurture skills to enable children to have deeply fulfilling relationships later in life and develop a capacity for empathy.

From our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2022, inspectors commented: “Pupils are proud to be part of their school. They have positive attitudes toward learning. Staff give pupils the confidence not to give up when they find learning tricky. The school values courage, compassion and collaboration. Pupils remember and understand these values. Pupils believe that everyone should be treated fairly. They say they feel safe in school.”

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more.

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 12th February 2026
• Shortlisting Date: 13th February 2026
• Interviews: 25th February 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy directly to arrange a suitable appointment. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs; a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.