At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children during breakfast and activities, ensuring a fun and safe environment.
- Company: Join a vibrant school community dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and the chance to make a difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Perfect for students looking to build skills and enhance their CV.
- Why this job: Be a role model and inspire kids while enjoying a lively and rewarding atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Support for pupils: supervise children in collecting food, being seated, clearing away crockery, moving to activity area and/or playground as appropriate.
- Provide a variety of hot and cold breakfasts encouraging children to make healthy options when choosing breakfast, and limiting salty and sugary cereals provided.
- Ensure food is handled and stored according to appropriate food safety guidelines.
- Encourage the children to be independent or to help others.
- Plan and co-ordinate a variety of activities and games to interest and stimulate the children.
- Organise the space and resources to create a welcoming, relaxed and informal environment.
- Ensure a good balance between free choice of play and directed play when necessary.
- Monitor children’s well-being and readiness for class; provide help and support to children.
- Encourage good behaviour by using praise and reward and taking action with poor behaviour in line with the school policy.
- Monitor behaviour and ensure everybody is happy and content (any concerns should be shared with the relevant teacher).
- Take pride in providing enjoyable breakfast and activities for pupils.
- Ensure that everything is prepared for a 7:40am start and packed away by 8:40am.
- Control access to other parts of the school, administer any necessary basic first aid, record all injuries in the accident book and ensure children understand action to be taken in case of fire.
- Recognise the quality of the Breakfast Club has an impact on learning and on pupils’ attitude to school.
Breakfast Club Play Leader employer: Purley CofE Primary School
As a Breakfast Club Play Leader, you will be part of a nurturing and supportive environment that prioritises the well-being and development of children. Our commitment to fostering independence and healthy choices is matched by our dedication to employee growth, offering training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. Join us in creating a welcoming atmosphere where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives.
Contact Details:
Purley CofE Primary School Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Breakfast Club Play Leader
Supervision Skills
Food Safety Knowledge
Healthy Eating Promotion
Activity Planning
Organisational Skills
Behaviour Management
Communication Skills
