Out of School Club Assistant

St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6HZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Out of School Club Assistant job summary

St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, are seeking to recruit an Out of School Club Assistant who can provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the Out of School Clubs and can assist the Club Manager to create high quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. This role is for 3 days a week from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Days TBC.

The successful applicant should be experienced in working and caring for children, with strong communication and organisation skills, the ability to relate well to children and work as part as a team, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Your duties and responsibilities will include:

OUT OF SCHOOL CLUBS

To supervise and interact with children undertaking planned activities

To support children in areas of personal hygiene, such as toileting and changing nappies, washing and changing, supporting and encouraging toilet training and good personal hygiene skills and routines

To assist in the development of independent social skills

To report a child's problems/achievements to the Club Manager/parents as necessary

To assist the children in the proper use of specialist aids and equipment

To assist in the supervision of integrated therapy for an individual/small group of children

To accompany children on educational visits

To administer basic/paediatric first aid where appropriately trained

To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken

To undertake duties such as preparing snacks, cleaning Club room and toys, tidying up, etc

To assist with maintenance of Club equipment, ensuring it is kept in a clean and tidy condition and reporting damages

To undertake photocopying and routine clerical duties

To report child absence using the Club's procedures

To communicate effectively with parents on a regular basis and report any information from parents as required

To take care for their own and other people's health and safety

To ensure confidentiality is maintained where appropriate

To follow the safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

To support children in an attachment and trauma sensitive way, understanding their experiences and barriers

To ensure following all policies and procedures at all times

In addition, other duties at the same responsibility level may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time.

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you.

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 Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-of-canterbury-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

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