Job Description

Job Introduction

Cotwall End Primary School has a well deserved reputation of being a caring school. We will do our best to make sure that any child's time here is as happy and successful as possible. As soon as you walk through the door you know you are in no ordinary school. Instantly, the warmth, vibrancy and energy of the school is different. As you walk round the classrooms witnessing the energy and enthusiasm of the teachers and the children enjoying their learning, you can see first-hand why extraordinary things happen here.


The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a

BREAKFAST CLUB ASSISTANT

to join our successful Breakfast Club. Club operates each day from 7:30, and provides an ever more important role in ensuring children get a good breakfast, and also have the chance to get involved with activities and meet their friends, to provide each day with a flying start!


Hours of work are 7:15am to 8:45am, every day - 7.5 hours per week in total.


The successful candidate will be able to:

deliver a high quality, flexible childcare service that meets the needs of the children and their families. be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and operation of the club. provide a safe, stimulating environment for the children, with creative and appropriate play opportunities.

You will need to have:

+ experience of working with children + very good numeracy and literacy skills.

CLOSING DATE: 26th Sept 2025

INTERVIEWS TBC though it is expected to be week commencing 29th September.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please apply for this position via WMJobs. Please ensure that ALL sections of the application are complete and fully set out before submitting the application. Applications with missing or incomplete employment history, education history or personal statements will NOT be considered.

Cotwall End Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.


Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.


Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.


N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.


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