After School Club Assistant
John Rankin Junior School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6ES23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £8,514.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 2 SCP 3-4 working approximately 15 hours per week. Term Time only Plus 3 INSET days. Salary is based on working 15 hours per week. FTE £24,796
After School Club Assistant job summary
About this Role
John Rankin Schools are seeking to appoint After School Club Assistants to support the day-to-day organisation and delivery of our after school provision. The role will involve providing high standards of care, supervision and play opportunities for children aged 4-11 in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. The successful candidate will help create an inclusive setting where children can engage positively in activities that support their social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will assist with the planning, preparation and delivery of structured and unstructured play activities that meet children’s individual developmental needs. They will work directly with children to support participation, positive engagement and appropriate behaviour, following school policies and procedures. The role will also include supervising children’s movement to and from the club, supporting setup and clearing away of resources, using play equipment safely and reporting any concerns to the Club Supervisor or School Business Manager.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children aged 4-11 and an understanding of good quality childcare. They will be reliable, responsible and able to work effectively as part of a team. They will have good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to organise time effectively and a proactive, flexible and adaptable approach to work. An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and a First Aid certificate are required.
About John Rankin School
The school where you grow and learn. Our job is not to prepare learners for something; our job is to help learners prepare themselves for anything. Life always bring challenge - we will develop brave and resilient individuals prepared for any every-changing world. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Further information about the school can be seen here.
At the core of everything we do is our values, Courage, Creativity, Curiosity, Compassion and Composure.
About Maiden Erlegh Trust
Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.
We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.
Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.
Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.
Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust
Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :
Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
Mental Health First Aid Support
Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
Employee Referral Scheme
Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.
Additional Information
If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About John Rankin Junior School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 360 pupils
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Rankin Junior School website
School location
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