Breakfast Club Assistant – Ivy Lane Primary School
Salary range: D4-D6, £25,185-£25,989 pro rata per annum
Actual Salary: £2191-£2355 per annum
Contract: Permanent / Part-time
Working hours: 4 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)
Working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 8:30am
Closing date: 12noon on Friday, 12th June 2026
Interview date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026
Anticipated start date: 1st September 2026
Job summary
Ivy Lane Primary School is seeking a committed and flexible Breakfast Club Assistant to provide high-quality care and support for children before the start of the school day. The successful candidate will help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that promotes children’s learning, play, and social development. Duties include supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional needs, encouraging positive interaction through play and communication, and assisting with the daily running of the club. The role also involves preparing food and maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times. An Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is desirable, or willingness to undertake the required training is essential.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate desired; willingness to undertake relevant training required.
Benefits
* Excellent pension scheme
* Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
* Employee wellbeing support & counselling
* Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
* Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
* Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
* Free annual flu jab
* Retails discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/Blue Light Card
* Emergency salary advance scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Ongoing career and professional development
Diversity & Inclusion
As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk.
Safeguarding & Other Policies
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees, and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be required before employment. References will be requested at the short‑listing stage for all roles and must be relevant for any role that involves working with children.
Contact details
For further details, please contact Mrs Kerry Nowosielski (Admin Officer) at admin@ivylane.wilts.sch.uk.
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