Out of School Club Assistant

Kings Priory School, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 July 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: £12.85 - £13.47 Hourly £12.85 - £13.47 per hour depending on experience. 2 x Permanent posts and 1 x Fixed Term Maternity Cover post.

Out of School Club Assistant job summary

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Out of School Club Assistant to join our friendly team, supporting children in a fun, safe and engaging environment before and after the school day. Read more about our provision here About the Out of School Club - Kings Priory School

Hours of Work-

2 x Term Time - Monday - Friday, 22.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year

1 x Term Time - Monday - Friday, 15 hours per week (afternoons only) 37 weeks per year

• Breakfast Club: 7.30-9:00am
• After School Club: 3:00-6:00pm

These hours are ideal for:

• Anyone looking for work that fits around other commitments
• Those with commitments during the day
• Those keen to gain experience working in education / with children
• Semi-retired individuals looking for rewarding part-time work
• Teaching assistants seeking additional hours

School Holidays

• You will have 7 weeks fully off during the school holiday periods (much of it as paid annual leave)- 2 weeks at Christmas, 1 week at Easter, 3 weeks during the Summer and 1 week during the October break.

Working weeks during the holiday period as follows-

Holiday club is open during the remaining 8 weeks of the year and you will work 22.5 hours per week during these weeks. We will agree the working pattern with you but this could be 3 fully days per week leaving the remaining 2 days off each week. The exact pattern will be agreed in advance allowing you to plan around your other commitments.

About the role

You'll help create a welcoming and stimulating environment where children can play, learn and socialise. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and engaging children in a range of activities
• Supporting children's wellbeing and development
• Ensuring a safe, inclusive and positive environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures

What we're looking for

You don't need to have worked in an Out of School Club before, what's most important is your enthusiasm and ability to connect with children. We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• Friendly, patient and approachable
• Creative and able to help deliver fun activities
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team

What we offer

• A rewarding role making a difference to children's lives
• Training and development opportunities - these posts are available due to internal promotions within our school
• Hours that fit around other commitments
• The opportunity to build valuable experience working with children

Apply today and become part of a team that helps children start and end their school day with a smile.

If you wish to discuss this role or have any queries please contact Sarah Taylor, Out of School Club Manager on the contact details given.

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 Kings Priory School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1549 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kings Priory School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-priory-school

Kings Priory School is an all-through school providing high quality education to pupils aged 4 to 19. The result of a merger between a thriving independent school and an outstanding community primary school, we are an inclusive, non-fee paying School with excellent teachers, a family environment, motivated pupils and a commitment to educating the whole child, both in and outside of the classroom.

Kings Priory School is the top performing school in North Tyneside at Key Stage 4; pupils achieve exceptional outcomes which are well above national averages. In 2018 98% of pupils achieved a 4+ in English and 93% of pupils achieved a 4+ in mathematics. We are also very proud of the outcomes students achieve in the Sixth Form, where, in 2018, the average grade was a B- and many students went to read their chosen subjects at Russell Group universities.

The School operates across two neighbouring sites in the centre of the attractive coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. Kings Priory School is part of Woodard Academies Trust multi-academy sponsor whose aim is to be a provider of world class education, transforming lives within and across communities. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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