Breakfast Club Assistant - Term Time

South Borough Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2180-157S
• Posted:04/06/2026
• Pay:£24,906 - £25,030 FTE (£2,833 - £2,847 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:17/06/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:w/c 22nd June 2026

Advert

• 5 Hours per week (7:30-8:30am Mon-Fri)
• Term Time Only

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our breakfast club. We are seeking to employ a Breakfast Club Assistant to assist in providing a safe, high quality environment that sets children up for the best start to the school day.

This is an opportunity like no other - to provide children with some unforgettable and rewarding memories before the official school day has even started.  Working as part of this team, you can put your creativity to the test by planning a wealth of activities for children to partake in.  The objective is that children simply cannot wait to bounce into school every morning!

The successful applicant will assist in organising a daily routine that meets the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of the children, and will build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the wellbeing of the children. They will serve breakfast, take an active interest in our children and supervise play.

The successful candidate will:

• Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
• Put our school values of 'respect, kindness and determination' at the centre of all aspects of their role.
• Nurture and excite our children, enabling them to develop their skills so they can be enthusiastic, independent problem solvers.
• Be enthusiastic and creative.
• Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• -Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

We can offer you:

• Inspirational children, who enjoy being at school and have a real thirst for learning.
• A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.
• A range of support from a strong leadership team that will help to develop your practice.
• An induction programme, with excellent support for your transition into your role.

Please send in your application as soon as possible.  Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.

Additional benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts with local and national retailers

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed SAT Application Form directly to mathew.currie@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Mathew Currie, Headteacher at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post by mathew.currie@swale.at, 01622 752161.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

South Borough Primary School in Maidstone is currently a 2 form entry school with three classes in both Year 2 and 3. It became part of the Swale Academies Trust on 1st February 2015.

At South Borough Primary School we believe every child matters and is at the heart of all we do. We aim to ensure they can read, write and calculate effectively when they leave us. Together with that we aim to instill a sense of pride, tolerance, determination and perseverance to help them in all aspects of life. Good behaviour for learning is key for children to make good progress. We reward and practice this behaviour at school and our core values promote children to become supportive, honest children who are confident to take risks and persevere when the going gets tough.

The school received a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement in 2018 and we continue to provide high quality education for all our learners.

We collaborate with other Trust schools, to ensure best practice is shared. We value our parents and have an active Friends of South Borough (FOSB) who regularly meet and organise events/functions/activities for our children.

We are proud to offer wrap around care from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm every day which is also available for the children of staff, should the need arise.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Mathew Currie
• Address:Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL
• Telephone: 01622 752161
• Email: sbps_office@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack