After School Care Assistant

Busbridge Infant School, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1PJ

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  8 July 2026

• Closing date

  19 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £5,759 (£24,735 FTE)

After School Care Assistant job summary

After School Care Assistant

Are you looking to work in an exciting, forward-thinking and dynamic school where children are at the heart of everything we do? Then we may have just the role for you!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring After School Care Assistant to join our team at Busbridge Infant School. This rewarding role involves supporting children within our after-school provision, helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children can relax, play and thrive at the end of the school day.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for making a positive difference to the lives of young children.
• Be warm, caring and able to build positive relationships with children aged 4–7 years.
• Have high expectations for all children and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team.
• Be enthusiastic, organised and able to support a range of activities appropriate for infant-aged children.
• Be willing to get involved in creative play, games, crafts and other enrichment activities.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Have experience of working with young children (desirable but not essential).
• Be able to create a fun, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can enjoy a range of play, creative and leisure activities after the school day.

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to work with wonderful Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children.
• Valuable school-based experience for those considering a future career in teaching or working with children.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A welcoming school community that values staff wellbeing and teamwork.

Busbridge Infant School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising thirteen schools. We also have an associate member of the Trust, St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.

Our thriving School Centred Initial Teacher Training establishment (SCITT) supports over 100 trainees, and South Farnham School is proud to be a designated Teaching School Hub, reflecting our commitment to excellence in education and professional development.

The role is Monday to Thursday, 15:30-1800, term time only (38 weeks per year).

Please note that we may choose to interview strong candidates upon receipt of their application, so early application is encouraged.

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Busbridge Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Busbridge Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/busbridge-infant-school

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