Breakfast Club Assistant - Balgreen Primary School

Breakfast Club Assistant - Fixed term until 11/02/2027
Balgreen Primary School

Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 7.5hrs per week, 38 weeks sessional

An opportunity has arisen for a temporary Breakfast Club Assistant to support pupil groups at Balgreen Primary School's Breakfast Club.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, engaging, caring, creative and will preferably have some experience of working with children in a breakfast club or educational setting.

They will provide a healthy breakfast for the pupils, along with practical support and care to ensure pupils wellbeing and safety when attending breakfast club. They will also undertake routine breakfast club duties working within established procedures under the guidance of a supervisor. A genuine interest in the wellbeing and learning of children is essential

Balgreen Primary School sits in the heart of the local community. Our catchment draws families from diverse demographic backgrounds providing a vibrant and unique ethos of which we are proud. At Balgreen, we are committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to approach life and learning with confidence.

The school is led by a management team consisting of a Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, a PT and a Business Manager. There are thirteen classes led by a mix eighteen full time and part time class teachers, PE Teacher and a Support for Learning Teachers. Management and Teachers are all ably supported by a team of Pupil Support Assistants, a part time School Administrator and a clerical assistant and a Facilities Technician.

For more information about the school please visit the website Balgreen Primary School, Edinburgh/ or call 0131 337 6066.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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