OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANT (BREAKFAST CLUB)

Ref 197579
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 3 SCP 3.
Salary £24027 Pro-Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (6/10/25 to Temporary with a view to be made permanent) .
Hours 7.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 22/09/2025.
Location
Cop Lane Church Of England Primary School, Penwortham, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9AE (207 on roll)

Tel: 01772 743131
School website: www.coplaneprimary.co.uk
Summary
The governors of Cop Lane are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic breakfast club assistant to work in our popular breakfast club. The role is term time only Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per week from 7:45am until 9:00am.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and serving a healthy breakfast to children.
  • Supervising and engaging children in fun, age-appropriate activities.
  • Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in your care and following policies and procedures
  • maintaining a clean and organised environment.
  • Working collaboratively with other staff members to create a positive atmosphere.


    Experience we’re looking for:

  • Experience working with children (in a school, nursery, or similar setting)
  • A caring and patient nature.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Basic food hygiene knowledge (training can be provided).
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

    If you want to learn more about us, please visit the school website on www.copolaneprimary.co.uk, email bursar@coplane.lancs.sch.uk or telephone the school office on 01772 743131.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete an application form.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    Equal Opportunities statement:

  • An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
  • Rehabilitation

    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
    • Essential Qualifications

    See job specification

    Desirable Qualifications

    See job specification

    Essential Experience

    See job specification

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact Mrs Bradley at the school office on 01772 743131
    Proposed Interview Date:
    25/09/2025 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@coplane.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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