Assistant - Breakfast and After School Club

Assistant - Breakfast and After School Club

Job . ECC Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range:
Level 3

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 19/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Chalkwell Hall Junior School is a happy, high achieving school with well-behaved children and friendly staff.

We are looking to appoint a Breakfast and After School Assistant to assist with caring for the children who attend our popular Conkers Club.

Do you have a Childcare qualification and experience working with children? If so, we want to hear from you. The hours will be

Monday 3-5.45pm

Tuesday 7.30- 8.30am

Thursday 7.30-8.30pm

Friday 2.45 - 5.30pm Total of 8 hours 30 minutes per week.

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON A ROLLING BASIS AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ADVERT EARLY SHOULD WE RECRUIT.

Responsibilities include:

Delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
Providing comprehensive care for the children.
Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
Administering first aid when necessary.
Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Desired Qualities:

Experience of working with 3 to 11 year olds
Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
Good communication skills
Ability to work as a team member
Sound judgement and common sense

Experience of working within a play-based setting
Appropriate child protection training
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and for further information, please contact Lucy Wheatley, School Business Manager, on

As a school we are committed to achieving the very best for our pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Chalkwell Hall Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Lucy Wheatley
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 3NL

Telephone:
Email: lwheatley@chalk