Extended Provision Assistant (Before and After School club)

Charlton Primary School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 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: £14.63 - £14.86 Hourly Grade 4, SCP 4 - 5. FTE £25,185 - £25,584.

Extended Provision Assistant (Before and After School club) job summary

Extended Provision AssistantJoin Our Extended Provision Team

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Extended Provision Assistant to join our friendly school team and support the day-to-day running of our Breakfast and After School Club.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about providing high-quality, safe and engaging play opportunities in a nurturing school environment.

About the Role

As an Extended Provision Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, organisation and smooth operation of our out-of-school provision. You will help create a welcoming and inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported and able to enjoy a range of creative and active play experiences.

You will work closely with the extended provision lead and wider school team, and may be required to deputise when needed.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting the delivery of high-quality care and creative play opportunities
• Helping to ensure a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for all children
• Supporting children’s individual needs and promoting positive behaviour
• Assisting with safe handover and collection of children
• Preparing simple food and drink in line with healthy eating and food safety standards
• Supporting safeguarding, first aid, risk assessments and health & safety procedures
• Assisting with record keeping and basic administration
• Building positive relationships with children, parents/carers and staff
• Working as part of the wider school team to promote the club
• Deputising for the Playleader when required

Working hours/working patterns

We offer flexible working patterns within our Extended Provision:

• Breakfast Club: Monday to Friday, 7:45am - 8:45am
• After School Club: Monday to Thursday, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

Various combinations of hours available (mornings and/or after school sessions)

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, patient and enthusiastic
• Reliable and a strong team player
• Able to build positive relationships with children
• Committed to high standards of care and safeguarding
• Flexible and willing to support different aspects of our club offer

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and making a positive difference to children’s daily experience, we would love to hear from you.

Informal visit are warmly encouraged ahead of applications.

Please apply through MyNewTerm (our recruitment platform)

Charlton Primary School and Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

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

Charlton School and The Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

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 Charlton Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charlton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charlton-primary-school-wantage

We are a thriving, two-form entry primary school located in Wantage, Oxfordshire.

All of the staff at Charlton strive to give each child the best start for them to be confident, happy and successful lifelong learners, preparing them for the next stage in their school life. The planning and teaching of our curriculum reflects our ethos and school values.

"Be Happy, Be Kind, Be Responsible"

Teachers and Teaching Assistants are dedicated in supporting children to master the foundations of reading, writing and mathematics, as well as ensuring that our broad and exciting curriculum enables everyone the opportunity to find their passion and develop their talents. We aim to achieve excellence through enjoyment!

Those who work at Charlton are enthusiastic, passionate and nurturing, and they recognise the importance of the role they play in each child’s life; inspiring them to be the best that they can be. The school is also committed to developing the practice of their staff, to ensure they can have the greatest impact on the children we care for.

We are very lucky to have an extensive and beautiful outdoor space that provides valuable opportunities to develop a healthy, active lifestyle and for children to learn how to care for our environment and its importance.

Everything we do at Charlton is centred around our values - Be happy, Be kind and Be responsible. This helps to develop a nurturing, positive and friendly environment for all.

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