This is a Breakfast Club Playleader post at a primary school run by North Star Community Trust, starting as soon as possible. The role centres on supervising children aged 4 to 11 at the start of the school day, running games, crafts and reading, and helping to serve breakfast. It is a hands‑on setting where the emphasis is on building confidence and friendships before lessons begin. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Run the breakfast club and keep it running smoothly
- Supervise children aged 4-11 at the start of the school day
- Organise activities such as arts and crafts, games, reading and outdoor play
- Encourage children to build friendships and develop confidence
- Help prepare and serve breakfast
- Support children with their individual needs
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in childcare, playwork or a related subject, or willingness to work towards one
- Paediatric First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake the training
- Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to undertake the training
Experience
- Experience working with primary-aged children
Skills & knowledge
- Confidence organising fun activities
- Knowledge of how to encourage positive behaviour
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Other pre‑employment checks relevant to the role
What’s offered
- Staff benefits, detailed in supporting documents
- People Plan, detailed in supporting documents
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
