After School Club Assistant

St Edward's CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7JL

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 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: £13.48 Hourly Grade 2 SCP 4

After School Club Assistant job summary

St Edward’s CE Primary School

St Edward’s CE Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, enthusiastic and caring individual to join our wraparound care team as an After School Club Assistant.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with children and can provide a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where pupils can relax, play and enjoy a range of activities after the school day.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Term Time Only.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise activities: Prepare and organise a range of fun, active and stimulating activities, providing children with safe, creative and enjoyable play opportunities.
• Maintain records: Undertake basic administrative tasks, including accurate record-keeping.
• Promote positive behaviour: Encourage good behaviour and ensure that children are supported in accordance with school policies.
• Promote healthy eating: Provide pupils with a range of healthy food and drink options, encouraging them to make choices and develop positive attitudes towards healthy eating.
• Ensure health and safety: Maintain a safe environment by ensuring equipment is safe, hygiene standards are high and safety procedures are followed at all times. Ensure fire safety and evacuation procedures are carried out effectively.
• Provide first aid: Administer first aid when appropriate. Training will be provided.
• Communicate effectively: Liaise with parents and carers, school representatives and other childcare and play-related agencies.
• Record and report incidents: Accurately record accidents and incidents, inform parents and carers as appropriate, and follow the school’s health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain a clean and secure environment: Ensure all equipment and materials are cleared away after use, leaving the premises clean, tidy and secure.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, responsible and committed to supporting children’s well-being, development and enjoyment. The successful candidate will help create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels safe and valued.

If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a positive difference to their after school experience, we would love to hear from you.

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office, via email admin@stedwards.dhmat.org.uk or by phone, 01743 718462.

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 St Edward's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 31 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Edward's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-edward-s-cofe-primary-school

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