Breakfast Club Assistant at Alton Park Junior School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/APJS/80467
  Location
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1DL
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£2,794.00 - £2,839.00 Annually (Actual)
Local Government Pay Scale 3, Points 5-6
  Closing Date
9:00am, 25th Feb 2026
  Start Date
March 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
TBC
   Interview Date(s)           TBC
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About this Role

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?

At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first-hand experiences.

We are looking for a dedicated Breakfast Club Assistant to support the running of the Breakfast Club, taking care of all of the children on the school premises during the breakfast club period.

  • The successful candidate will work 5 hours per week (7:45am - 8:45am Monday to Friday).
  • This is a 38-week-per-year role (term time only).

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

  • Maintaining the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the breakfast club period.
  • Providing pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as appropriate.
  • Leading games and activities with the children where necessary and appropriate.
  • Alerting the Breakfast Club Supervisor/Co-ordinator and/or the Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

  • Experience working with or caring for children
  • Basic understanding of Health & Safety
  • An understanding of and ability to implement child protection procedures

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

  • A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
  • Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

  • A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
  • A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
  • Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 9:00am on Wednesday 25th February 2026 via My New Term.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.



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