Part Time Post Date: 24 February 2026 Apply Before: 31 March 2026

Breakfast and After School Clubs Staff

Job Description

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and dedicated individuals with a passion for childcare to join our team at our Breakfast and After School Clubs across Edinburgh.

We are looking for staff members who have experience working with children, but most of all, staff members who are willing to learn! This role provides the opportunity to gain an SVQ3 qualification in Children and Young People whilst in the workplace.

Breakfast Club: 7.5 hours per week, Term Time only.

Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 9 am

After School Club: Approx. 18/20 hours per week, Term Time only.

Monday to Thursday 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm and Friday 11:45 am to 6:00 pm approximately.

Positions available for either role or both roles combined. Please advise when applying which roles would be your preference.

Main Duties Include:

• To assist with the provision of care and creative play opportunities in consultation with children, and in accordance with Kidzcare principles and relevant childcare legislation.

• To assist the management in ensuring that children’s individual needs are recognised and engaging them in establishing and maintaining boundaries for their behaviour.

• To assist with the handover/collection of children to/from other areas of the school, where applicable, and ensure their safe handover to parents/carers at the end of the day.

• To support the management in ensuring that the club is a safe environment for all, that equipment is well-maintained, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented, and risk assessments, fire drills/evacuation procedures are carried out effectively. This also applies to trips and other off-site activities.

• To prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating and complies with current food guidelines and food safety legislation.

• To participate in play work and other relevant training and development activities.

• To maintain constructive relationships and communicate with parents/carers, other professionals, and childcare/play-related agencies.

Benefits:

Health Assured: Employee Assist Programme
Childcare Discount* (Terms and Conditions Apply)
Paid Company Social Events and teambuilding – Christmas, Summer BBQ.
Long-Service bonus scheme
Performance-based reward scheme
Paid internal and external training opportunities and staff meetings – company training academy
Support with funding for qualifications and further learning opportunities
Incentives and early finish voucher opportunities.