Breakfast Club Assistant (Westfield School)

ABOUT US

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.

Westfield School, Main Road, Westfield, East Sussex, TN35 4QE
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Hours of work: 6.25 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only working for39weeks per year plus6.05weeks 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.

Working Hours: 7:30 - 8:45am

A first aid qualification is desirable but training can be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

Interview Date: Week commencing 14th September

Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026, 12pm

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

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.

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

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.

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