Out of School Club Assistant

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 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: £25,949.00 Annually (FTE) Quoted salary includes top up to Foundation Living Wage

Out of School Club Assistant job summary

Due to the closure of an external out of hours provider, St Anthony's Catholic Primary school are seeking to employ an Out of School Assistant to support our new wrap around care facility.

St Anthony's Catholic Primary school will provide high-quality wraparound care within the school premises, and we are excited to invite applications for the role of Out of School Club Assistant (Monday - Friday 7:30am-8.45am & 3.15pm-6:00pm). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team within a thriving school community where children are encouraged to feel happy, safe and confident. We welcome applications from candidates who would like to work at the Before School Club or the After School Club or combine both into one role

Our club offers a welcoming and relaxed environment where children can start their day positively or unwind after school through a range of engaging play activities. We are passionate about helping children develop confidence, independence, self-esteem and positive friendships while ensuring they feel valued and supported. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and is enthusiastic about making a positive difference to their day.
The successful candidate will be friendly, approachable and motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. If you are caring, reliable and passionate about supporting children in a fun and nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that takes pride in creating a happy and engaging space for children to learn, play and thrive.
If you want to learn more about us, please visit the school website or contact Headteacher by email on head@stanthonys.mecmat.org
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro -rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, candidates will need a DBS check and an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 315 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-anthony-s-catholic-primary-school-preston-preston

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