Job details

Salary: £12.85 per hour (pay award pending)

Employer: Birchfield Community Primary School

Location: Yeovil, Somerset,

Contract type: Fixed term, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 8 May 2026 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

1:1 Breakfast Club Assistat – Supporting a child with complex needs

  • 5.42 hours per week – 7.45am – 8.50am
  • Monday – Friday, Term Time only
  • Fixed term contract to 21 July 2026
  • Grade 15, scp 3 £12.85 per hour (pay award pending)
  • Start date: ASAP

What will I be doing?

Birchfield Community Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and caring new member of staff to work at our breakfast club supporting a pupil with complex needs on a 1:1 basis. Duties would include supporting the pupil during activities and with personal hygiene needs.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Previous experience of working with children with complex needs is desirable.

DBS check

DBS check required

Supporting documents and information

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. All posts are subject to relevant employment checks and criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

Please complete an application form (which can be found on the school website or by contacting the school office) and submit to the office or email recruitment@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk

If you would like an informal chat about the post please contact the school office on 01935 427609.

Closing date: Midday Friday 8 May 2026

Interview date: w/c Monday 11 May 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Apply on the Birchfield Community Primary School website

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