Breakfast Club Assistant (Westfield School)

Hours of work: 6.25 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service) As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.   Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026, 12pm For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Westfield School, Main Road, Westfield, East Sussex, TN35 4QE Phone: 01424 751 404 Email: personnel@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk [personnel@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk]  Website: https://westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk/vacancies [https://westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk/vacancies]    Please note, we do not accept CVs.   Required as soon as possible Westfield School is a charming village school, set in the countryside just outside of Hastings. Our school is a friendly and welcoming place where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. We aim to create confident, curious, and compassionate learners who are healthy, happy and supported to achieve the best they can. We are a good school and we are looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic Breakfast Club Assistant to assist in the day to day organisation of the out of school clubs and assist in the provision of quality play opportunities. You will be supporting the Breakfast Club Coordinator to create a safe, welcoming environment for children where pupils can enjoy creative play and a healthy breakfast before school. You’ll prepare activities, serve refreshments, supervise children, and ensure a positive atmosphere, following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies. Working Hours: 7:30 - 8:45am A first aid qualification is desirable but training can be provided. The successful candidate will: • Be friendly, reliable, and enjoy working with children • Preferably have relevant childcare experience (experience with SEND would be beneficial) • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare • Have excellent interpersonal skills and can build relationships with pupils, staff and parents. • Be able to implement positive behaviour strategies • Be able to work well as part of a team   At Westfield, we foster a love of learning for everyone and are committed to ongoing professional development for all staff.  We can offer you a warm, welcoming and supportive environment with engaged and enthusiastic children.   Please send completed application forms to personnel@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk [personnel@westfield.e-sussex.sch.uk]. Please ensure you read the application form guidance. Interview Date: Week commencing 14th September This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 20 18.   The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.   If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.    Additional Information This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.