At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the safe delivery of a fun and welcoming Breakfast Club for primary pupils.
- Company: Dean Park Primary School, a vibrant community-focused school in Balerno.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Commitment to diversity and inclusion; all backgrounds encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a positive impact on children's mornings.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is a plus, but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 26205 - 26525 £ per year.
Fixed term until 02/04/2027
Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro‑rata for part‑time and sessional)
Hours: 5 per week, 38 weeks sessional Monday – Friday 7.50am – 8.50am
Dean Park Primary serves the village of Balerno in south‑west Edinburgh. The school operates across two sites: a main campus within the Deanpark/Marchbank housing estates and a nursery annexe in the heart of the village. We currently have 504 primary pupils and 88 full‑time nursery places, and the main campus is expanding with six new classrooms due for completion this year.
Position Overview
Dean Park’s Breakfast Club offers a safe, warm and welcoming environment where pupils can enjoy a healthy breakfast and socialise before school. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Breakfast Club Team and support the safe delivery of our large breakfast club provision. Experience in working with children is desirable but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Support the safe delivery of the Breakfast Club provision.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
- Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
- Preferred candidates must join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check, and provide an overseas criminal record check if they have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more abroad in the last 5 years.
- An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post are subject to the outcome of these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and can be their best. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, and disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview.
Interview Process
The interview will include an assessment of how you bring the Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Breakfast Club Assistant - Dean Park Primary School employer: The City of Edinburgh Council
Dean Park Primary School is an excellent employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work environment, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about nurturing young minds. With a commitment to diversity and employee growth, staff members are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere for pupils. Located in the picturesque village of Balerno, the school offers a unique opportunity to be part of a community-focused educational setting, where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of children.
Contact Details:
The City of Edinburgh Council Recruitment Team
