Aftercare Supervisor - Thameside Primary School

Thameside Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £9,519 to £10,493 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

15 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term time only - Start date: September 2026 - Aftercare operates: 3.00pm – 6.00pm (3 hours per day)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and child‑centred Aftercare Supervisor to lead our school‑run Wraparound Care provision. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 4–12.As the Supervisor, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the Aftercare session, lead a small team of Play Assistants, and ensure high‑quality provision that supports children’s play, wellbeing and social development.

This role is ideal for someone with experience working with children and who is ready to take on leadership and operational responsibilities within a busy, vibrant setting offering after school care for up to 40 children in KS2.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the daily operation of the Aftercare session, ensuring a safe, calm and positive environment.
- Supervise and support Play Assistants, providing guidance, direction and role‑modelling best practice.
- Plan and oversee engaging activities for children across all age ranges.
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety compliance at all times, including risk assessment and incident reporting.
- Support children with additional or complex needs, including 1:1 support where required.
- Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies.
- Communicate effectively with parents and school staff regarding attendance, wellbeing and any concerns.
- Oversee food preparation for after‑school snacks/tea.
- Maintain accurate registers and records including attendance, first aid and safeguarding logs.
- Complete and support staff training such as Food Hygiene, Safeguarding and First Aid.

What the school offers its staff

About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Confident in leading a team and managing a busy childcare environment
- Warm, positive and able to build strong relationships with children
- Highly organised, proactive and able to use initiative
- Calm under pressure and able to respond to the needs of the moment
- Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Experience working with children is essential; experience in a supervisory or leadership role is desirable.

How to Apply
You can download an application pack from our website: www.thameside.reading.sch.uk (Go to: About Us → Come & Work for Us!) Or email sbm@thameside.reading.sch.uk to request a pack.

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026
Interviews: week commencing: 6th July 2026

Thameside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Aftercare Supervisor - Job Description.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thameside Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 334 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thameside Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thameside-primary-school-reading

Primary School ,situated in the heart of Caversham, we are an extension of our diverse local community with more than 30 languages spoken here.

We are very proud of our inclusive nature and believe that every child – whatever their ability or background - deserves the best possible start in life.

Arranging a visit to Thameside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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