Play Assistant (Afternoon Care Club)
The Howard Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9DB27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
15 December 2025
Closing date
2 December 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
5 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 10 hours per week. 3pm - 5.30pm Mon - Fri. Term Time only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 25185
Actual salary
- 5911
Pay scale
- Grade 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ready for a rewarding, part-time role where you genuinely feel like part of the family?
Our small, rural primary school is actively seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Club Assistant to look after our fantastic pupils in after school wraparound care.
We pride ourselves on our strong family feel and close connection to the local community. You'll be joining a highly supportive team where the children display excellent behaviour, making this a truly enjoyable place to work.
The Role (Term-Time Only):
Supervision & Fun: Provide a safe, engaging environment for children after school.
Activity Planning: Be creative! You will be responsible for planning and leading varied, fun activities (e.g., crafts, games, sports) that cater to different ages.
Snack Provision: Plan and deliver a healthy, appealing snack each afternoon.
If you are passionate about enriching children's after-school experience, we want to meet you!
What the school offers its staff
Well motivated children with outstanding behaviour;
Supportive parents, staff and Directors;
Vibrant working environments where everyone is valued and respected;
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Howard Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 74 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Howard Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tssmat.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01827 383 292
A small, rural primary school set in beautiful surroundings and with close links to the community. High standards of behaviour and attainment, create a calm and pleasant learning environment. Supportive staff, and CPD opportunities across the MAT.
Arranging a visit to The Howard Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tssmat.staffs.sch.uk.
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