Breakfast Club Assistant, Breadalbane Academy Primary, Aberfeldy - PKC13487

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Breakfast Club Assistant - PKC13487 £3,603 - £3,694 (6 Hours per week, Term-time only) Breadalbane Academy Primary, Aberfeldy.

Working closely alongside our Breakfast Club Supervisor, you will:

• Welcome pupils and ensure they feel safe and supported at the start of each day.
• Oversee the preparation and serving of a simple, healthy and nutritious breakfast.
• Lead a variety of engaging, age appropriate activities.
• Assist with play and promote positive behaviour.
• Ensure the club is run in line with safeguarding, health, and safety procedures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and has a warm, approachable manner.
• Is organised, responsible and able to work independently.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Has experience in a childcare or school setting (desirable but not essential).
• Is committed to safeguarding and the well-being of all children.

We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive school community.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s start to the day.

About the School

Breadalbane Academy is a vibrant all-through school serving pupils aged 2 to 18 and takes pride in delivering a rich and diverse wider curriculum that supports the development of the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Our approach is rooted in fostering creativity, resilience, and personal growth, ensuring every learner is equipped for life beyond school.

Opened in 2010, Breadalbane Academy is located in Aberfeldy, amidst the scenic Highland Perthshire mountains. Our wide catchment area spans from the dramatic wilderness of Rannoch Moor in the west to the lively towns of Dunkeld and Pitlochry in the east. The school is part of a state-of-the-art Community Campus that provides an exceptional learning and working environment. Facilities include a 25m swimming pool, astroturf playing surface, recording studio, dance studio, and excellent ICT resources—supporting a rich and diverse curriculum that offers experiences to our young people that is not so easily assessable in other schools and encourages wider development.

Surrounded by mountains, moors, forests, lochs, and rivers, our rural location offers unique opportunities for enriching student experiences. Through the Breadalbane Guarantee, we ensure that every young person at our school benefits from a broad range of achievement opportunities beyond the classroom. These experiences are designed to build valuable skills and aptitudes, while also expanding pupils’ life experiences and knowledge base.

Breadalbane Academy is proud to provide opportunities for Gaelic Medium Education in our Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools. We are committed to offering our young people opportunities to engage with Scotland’s cultural heritage, including a consideration for the broader culture of Gaelic. In so doing, we can familiarise our young people with this important aspect of Scottish heritage, as well as maintaining Gaelic as a vibrant living language in Perthshire.

Many staff enjoy commuting from Perth, Crieff, and other nearby areas, drawn by the school’s strong community ethos and stunning natural setting. Breadalbane Academy’s location in Highland Perthshire offers not only a rich educational environment but also a lifestyle that embraces nature, creativity, and connection.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and caring Breakfast Club Assistant to join our school team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and can help create a positive, calm and welcoming start to the school day.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynne Lambert, Head Teacher at Breadalbane@pkc.gov.uk to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW”. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.