Before & After School Care Assistant

Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 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: £8,924.00 - £13,386.00 Annually (Actual) Salary stated is pro-rata (FTE £25,551)

Before & After School Care Assistant job summary

Before & Afterschool Care Assistant

Are you passionate about working with young children and helping to create a safe, fun and nurturing environment where they can thrive? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Before & Afterschool Care Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting children of infant school age in our wraparound care provision.

Working under the direction of the Before & Afterschool Care Leader, you will help deliver engaging play activities, support children's wellbeing and development, and ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding are maintained. You will work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to create a welcoming environment where children feel happy, secure and valued.

We are seeking someone who enjoys working as part of a team, can build positive relationships with children and families, and is committed to providing high-quality care. Whether you already have experience in childcare, education or playwork, or are looking to develop your career working with children, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference every day.

The role is available on either a 15-hour per week contract, working 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, within our After School Care. Candidates who are interested in additional hours may also support our Breakfast Club, working 7:15am to 8:45am, Monday to Friday, increasing the contract to a total of 22.5 hours per week.

We can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's daily experiences.
• The chance to be part of a successful and growing wraparound care provision.

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 opportunity, we encourage you to submit 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 Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallace-fields-infant-school-and-nursery

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