Before and After School Assistant

Woodland Grange Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4TY

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  28 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.28 Hourly Full time annual salary - £25,614 per annum

Before and After School Assistant job summary

We are looking for someone who:
Has a keen interest and experience of working in a pre/aftercare setting,
Enjoys working with children
Is flexible, reliable, prompt, helpful and supportive,
Will enjoy being part of a positive and committed team
Is confident and outgoing with excellent communication skills
Can make a positive contribution and has a friendly, polite and professional manner
Woodland Grange is an exciting and innovative school that is committed to giving our children and families the best opportunities. Our School is a unique place; it has an individual identity where a child centered learning approach is combined with a rich range of learning and creative educational experiences. Our very popular school educates children from pre-school through to Year 6 and is part of the Oak Academies Trust.
We are proud of our standards of behaviour and work, and are totally committed to the full development of all children by offering them the very best start to their life; Owls Hoot plays a part in this as all staff aim to provide our pupils with opportunities to establish a lifelong love of learning and have the skills to contribute positively to our community.

Our benefits include:
Free onsite parking
Lifestyle Savings - Access a huge range of savings across the UK’s major retailers
Home and Electronics Scheme - Spread the cost of thousands of technology and home appliances shipped by Currys and John Lewis & Partners
Cycle to Work Scheme - savings are realised through a salary sacrifice arrangement
Gym Membership Scheme - Get healthy and spread the cost at a choice of over 3,000 gyms
Health Cash Plan - Spread the cost of your everyday healthcare. Claim cash back when you visit the dentist or optician, plus much more
Eye Test Vouchers - Eligible staff are able to receive a free eye test every 2 years at their local Specsavers
Physiotherapy - Access to online advice and exercise programmes
Counselling & Wellbeing Support - Access to a Wellbeing Resource Library
Weight Management Support - Access to personal trainer support, links to health apps and gym challenges
Menopause Support - Support from qualified nurses who specialise in supporting employees regarding menopause
GP Phone & Video Consultation - Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Cancer & Nurse Support Service - Receive guidance and support from qualified nurses
If you are someone who wants to make a difference or have the potential to become an outstanding Before and After School Leader, we would like to hear from you.
For more information or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Annette Howard on 0116-2720401. Applications forms should be submitted with a covering letter detailing your strengths, interests and experience with primary age group.

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 Woodland Grange Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 490 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodland Grange Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodland-grange-primary-school

Woodland Grange opened in August 1991 and is situated on the Grange Farm housing development just off the A6 in Oadby. The school has a two form entry and currently has approximately 420 pupils on roll. Woodland Grange is set amongst pleasant and spacious grounds. We believe in bringing the classroom outside and have a strong commitment to outdoor learning. We have a dedicated and extremely popular pre school which feeds into our foundation stage as well as pre and after school care onsite. Additionally, we offer wrap around care to all pupils.

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