Contract Type: Part time / Term-time only TED Contract Term: Permanent Weekly Hours: Monday to Friday, 3pm – 5pm Salary Scale: TA2 Salary Range: £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata Position Start Date:1 September 2025 Closing Date for Applications: Monday 7 July 2025 What skills and experience we are looking for? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who possesses the following skills and experience: Experience working with children: Fostering a safe and engaging environment. Food Preparation: Knowledge of food handling and preparation to ensure healthy and appealing meal choices are provided. First Aid: A current First Aid qualification is required to ensure children’s safety. Talking and Communicating with Parents: Ability to engage with parents effectively. Experience in planning and delivering engaging activities that promote social, emotional and physical development. Familiarity with online food shopping to manage supplies efficiently. Computer Literate: Proficient in basic computer skills for maintaining records and communicating with staff. What the school offers its staff At Orchard Primary and Pre-school, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment. Our staff enjoy: A great team of colleagues who are passionate about nurturing and developing children. An excellent administrative team that provides robust support with bookings and registers, allowing you to focus on what you do best: engaging with the children! If you are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young children and would like to join our dedicated team, we would love to hear from you. If you are applying for both the Breakfast Club Manager and the After School Club Manager positions, you only need to complete one application form. Please submit your application to office@orchardprimary.org.uk by 7 July 2025. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check