Afterschool Club Assistant

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BG

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly

Afterschool Club Assistant job summary

At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, we are proud to be a small, friendly, and welcoming school community rooted in the values of love, respect, and care for all. Set in the historic village of Brewood, our school provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and spiritually, supported by a strong Catholic ethos and a commitment to helping every child flourish.

We are seeking a friendly, reliable Afterschool Club Assistant to help create a safe, happy, and supportive environment for children at the end of the school day. This important role supports pupils’ social development and wellbeing while ensuring the club remains positive, welcoming, and respectful for all children.

This role is casual hours, Monday to Friday, during term-time.

Grade 2 - £12.85 per hour plus holiday pay

Key Responsibilities

Supervise children during afterschool club sessions, both indoors and outdoors.
Plan, support, and engage children in a range of fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities.
Encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and respectful social interaction among pupils.
Ensure all children feel safe, included, supported, and engaged throughout the session.
Assist with preparing and serving snacks, encouraging healthy eating habits where appropriate.
Support children’s wellbeing and help resolve minor issues or concerns as they arise.
Administer basic first aid when required and report any incidents in line with school procedures.
Help maintain a clean, tidy, safe, and welcoming afterschool club environment.
Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.

Could this be you?

You enjoy working with children and being part of a friendly, supportive team.

You have a calm, caring, and approachable manner.

You are reliable, punctual, and able to use your initiative.

You understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting children’s well-being.

Previous experience in a school, breakfast club, or childcare setting is helpful, but not essential.

Why join us?

Be part of a warm and welcoming school environment.

Work alongside supportive colleagues and a dedicated leadership team.

Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.

Join a close-knit community guided by strong values and a shared commitment to our pupils.

If you would like to be part of our friendly and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey MAC HR Manager, via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk

For further information about St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Brewood, please visit the school website, https://www.stmaryscatholicprimarybrewood.org.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

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

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions, including all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings and cautions in your application form. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Mary's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 79 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-stafford

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