Breakfast Club Assistant

To support high quality and varied activities within a safe and caring environment and  provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the club.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• To support the delivery of a varied programme of high quality play opportunities in a safe environment

• To uphold Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies and procedures as directed by the Headteacher

• To support the development of independent social skills

• To undertake duties such as preparing breakfast, cleaning club room and toys, reporting any damages and tidying up etc

• To liaise with parents to enable the effective operation of the club

• To take care for their own and other people’s health and safety.

• To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies, including communicating effectively with parents on a regular basis

• To ensure confidentiality is maintained where appropriate

• To follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

• To administer basic/pediatric first aid where appropriately trained

• To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken

About the School

Ford is a one form, inner city, school that prides itself on being at the heart of our community. Staff, the children and the wider community, are passionate about providing extra experiences and we enjoy learning in interesting and exciting ways. We make the most of where we live, with Plymouth being a main focal point in our learning. We are a close team and are always there for each other. We are supportive, collaborative, driven by the children and we like to have fun!

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below.

01752 567661

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.