Vacancy for Breakfast Club Play Practitioner

Orton Wistow Primary School

Salary:

Meridian trust support staff 

Grade 3 

£2,766.13 (Actual annual salary)

Hours of work:

5 hour a week, 7.45am-8.45am providing breakfast club support within our wrap around care function during term time. 

38 weeks a year 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who would like to join our friendly and hardworking team as Breakfast Club Play Practitioner. This is a new and exciting opportunity for somebody wishing to join our progressive school and team.

The successful candidate will assist in the supervision of children during the breakfast club sessions to ensure the general safety, welfare, and behaviour management of children during their period of care. You will be responsible for successfully assisting our Wraparound Care Supervisor to ensure all our children have an enjoyable experience. You will assistant the organisation and implementation of a variety of activities  with the children and will also support and assist with breakfast and snack provision.

The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic and have previous experience of working with children in a similar setting.                                                                                                                

The Opportunity

• Join a friendly, supportive, and positive team to support children, before school.
• A chance to work in our fabulous building and outdoor space.
• Training as appropriate to your needs.
• Provide a safe, inclusive setting for our children.

The ideal candidate

• Knowledge and understanding of the provision of care of children in the wrap around care environment.
• Experience of working in an educational context (e.g., school, nursery care).
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident.
• Is kind, friendly and understanding.
• The ability to work collaboratively with parents, carers, colleagues and third parties.
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the academy.
• Can act on their own initiative.

About Orton Wistow Primary School - 

Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School. It is these values that ensure our pupils become well-rounded citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society. Along with our Learning Tools (Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Concentration and Teamwork) we instil in our pupils a love of learning that they will take with them into the future.

The safety, support, happiness and education of the children who attend our school are our priorities. We continue to build on our success each year, never standing still and always looking for what will make a positive difference for our pupils. Our curriculum reflects the needs of our learners and has been developed by the experienced and passionate staff that work here. We focus on the key knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary the children will need in each subject, building on the previous year’s learning as they move through the school.

The amazing community and dedication from all groups associated with the school - staff, governors, parents and the pupils - contribute to our aim of developing the whole child within and beyond the curriculum. We work together to motivate our learners, always encouraging their creativity and curiosity.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026

Interviews will be held on: 9th January 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. 

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.