After School Care Assistant

South Farnham School, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £4,462.00 - £8,180.00 Annually (Actual) Salary stated is pro-rata (FTE £25,551)

After School Care Assistant job summary

Join Our After School Care Team at South Farnham School (Infants)! We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable After School Care Assistant to help create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for children aged 4 to 7 years. Working as part of our dedicated team, you will support a range of fun, creative and inclusive activities, helping children learn, develop and enjoy their time after school. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with children and committed to promoting their wellbeing, safety and happiness. You will supervise activities, encourage positive behaviour, build positive relationships with children and families, and contribute to a high-quality childcare provision. We are seeking individuals who can work effectively as part of a team, communicate confidently with children and adults, and act as positive role models. Previous experience working with children is desirable, but we also welcome applications from those with the right attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children's development through play and activity. Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:15pm to 4:45pm (7.5 hours per week). For candidates looking for additional contracted hours, the role can be extended until 6:00pm, increasing the contract to 13.75 hours per week.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children's after-school experiences in a friendly and supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic, dependable and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you.Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

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 South Farnham School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 845 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: South Farnham School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-farnham-school

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