2 x Breakfast Club Assistant – Permanent - Bothal Academy
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
06/10/2026
Advert End Date:
26/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
SCP 3 £2,888 per annum (£25,614 FTE)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Bothal Academy
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint two Breakfast Club Assistants who will work as part of a team who will run the Academies breakfast club, take care of children on the school premises in maintaining the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the breakfast club provision in the morning. They will assist children in selecting their breakfast and provide activities for pupils to engage in.
The working hours will be as follows: Monday to Friday from 7:40am till 8:40am.
Bothal Academy (Upper and Lower sites) is a great school in the centre of our vibrant community. With approximately 700 pupils on roll, we proudly serve the fantastic community of Ashington. We are relentlessly focused on ensuring our children succeed academically while celebrating the unique personal milestones that make every child shine. In October 2023, Bothal Academy was graded ‘Outstanding’ across the board by Ofsted - a testament to their strength and relentless focus on doing what is right for their pupils.
The breakfast club team will help create a fun and vibrant breakfast club for children helping them to be ready to engage in learning during the school day. Alongside providing a happy environment for the children, we provide a healthy breakfast and a safe environment. In addition to serving breakfast to the children and clearing the area, the breakfast club role will include assisting with setting up the environment, planning and delivering individual activities and working with the current staff team to encourage and promote positive opportunities prior to the school day.
The successful candidate must have well developed communication skills, a willingness to engage in children’s learning and a high level of professionalism. Please note that the academy reserves the right to vary the working hours of the successful candidate in order to meet the operational requirements of the academy by giving appropriate notice to the employee.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
- Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academies
- Competitive Salary.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
- Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
- Excellent training and peer support.
- A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos
- An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community
- A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
- Ongoing commitment to your professional development
The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals. WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.
You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for 2 X Breakfast Club Assistant - Permanent - Bothal Academy*
Please make sure you fill in all sections of the application form.
For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk
Please quote the vacancy reference when requesting additional information.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 20th October 2026
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC