Care Club Assistant

Potters Gate CofE Primary School, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7BB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  negotiable

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.71 Hourly

Care Club Assistant job summary

Care Club Assistant

JOB PURPOSE

To actively work and participate under the direction of the Care Club Manager/Deputy Manager to provide safe, high quality play for children aged 4 - 11 years of age.

To build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of the children.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To support the Club Manager in the planning and implementation of the daily activities of the Club to ensure children's needs are met.

• To work with staff to maintain the Club to an agreed standard of tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene and to advise the Club Supervisor of any concerns e.g. regarding children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

• To support the Club Manager in ensuring that all relevant records are maintained and to attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

• To undertake other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as determined by the Club Supervisor.

• To be aware of, and to implement, national and local guidelines in order to safeguard and promote the well-being of the children.

• To direct any parents with concerns or queries to the Club Manager/Deputy Manager

WORK CONTENT:

The government are looking at ways in which childcare provision can be extended from the ‘traditional school’ environment. Introducing Breakfast/After School Clubs is one way in which they are achieving this.

The post holder will act as a role model and be able to effectively communicate with children, parents, etc in order to maintain appropriate standards of behaviour and provide feedback to parents, professionals, etc. The post is mainly reactive with little need for planning or evaluation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential:

Good standard of general education

Basic understanding of food hygiene

Ability to provide and facilitate an inclusive, safe and creative play.

Communicate well with a wide range of groups and individuals

Work as a team member.

Use common sense.

Carry out all responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework.

Desirable:

Paediatric First Aid Certificate (training will be given)

Experience of working with children aged 4 - 11 years

Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality (although training will be given)

Understanding of relevant national regulations and guidance
If you have a child at Potters Gate or St Andrew's, you will be offered a free care club place for your child while you are working.

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 Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.

The safety and wellbeing of every child in the care of Potters Gate School is our absolute priority. We expect all of our staff, pupils, parents, LGC members, Trust directors, visitors, contractors and third party professionals to share this view. The safeguarding and protection of children is everyone’s responsibility.

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 Potters Gate CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 542 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Potters Gate CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/potters-gate-cofe-primary-school-farnham

I have great pleasure in welcoming you to Potters Gate C. of E. Primary School. I hope that this website will give you the information that you need about our school.

Potters Gate Primary School works alongside St. Andrew’s Infant School with an executive leadership. The two schools have a long history together which continues to be evident with the very close working relationship that exists today.

At Potters Gate, children have the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and make an excellent start to their education. We are very proud of our school which offers an environment where staff, families and governors work together to ensure the best possible education for all our children.

As a Church school we have a distinctive character where Christian Values are promoted in all aspects of school life. We encourage all members of the school community to promote a Christian ethos where care and respect is shown to everyone. As a Church school there are strong links with the Parish Church of Saint Andrew's.

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