Out of School Club Assistant - MAT LEAVE COVER

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX

Deadline is tomorrow

Job start date
2 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 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: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Pro- Rata 15 hours per week

Out of School Club Assistant - MAT LEAVE COVER job summary

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and serving a range of healthy snacks for our children.
Getting involved in fun, engaging activities that children love
Making sure every child feels safe, happy, and well looked after.
Helping to keep our club area clean, tidy, and inviting.
Working closely with a supportive team to create a warm, inclusive environment.
This position is part-time, term-time only. Please note that the salary quoted is the full-time equivalent and will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy, applicants must complete an application form.

Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
Willingness to complete food hygiene training if required
Good communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
Ability to supervise groups of children confidently
Reliable, punctual, and committed to regular attendance
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Equal Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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.