School Club Leaders
Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3RT23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): Hours/ Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, Breakfast Club: 7.45am-8.45am and / or After School Club: 3.15pm-5.15pm Please state in your supporting statement if you wish to apply for the Breakfast Club and / or the After School Club
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term until August 2027, with the potential of extension and other additional hrs
Hourly rate
- Grade CD, *£13.28 - £13.47 per hour *Pay award pending – locally agreed living wage
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Opportunity
Lythe CEVC Primary School is looking for a forward-thinking and motivated leaders to run our Breakfast and After School Club.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our senior staff to create engaging activities and help shape this exciting new provision from the very beginning.
Our Wrap Around Care welcomes pupils aged 4–11, with anticipated group sizes of up to 10 children and likely fewer during the initial stages of the provision.
You will have the opportunity to independently deliver and supervise activities, with the full support of the Headteacher and wider staff team to help with planning and resourcing activities.
We are looking for individuals with experience of working with children, whether in play work, childcare, or educational settings. If you are passionate about creating fun, safe, and enriching experiences for children, we would love to hear from you.
Key Duties
- Welcome children warmly and keep accurate records of attendance so we always know who is joining the session.
- Deliver engaging activities, including safe, enjoyable, and imaginative games, crafts, and projects that encourage participation and enjoyment. (Support with planning and resources will be provided by senior staff.)
- Prepare healthy snacks and refreshments, ensuring food hygiene standards are maintained alongside setup and tidying responsibilities.
- Create an inviting and organised environment with activities and resources prepared ready for each session.
- Provide calm and caring support, including basic first aid for minor bumps and scrapes.
- Support children with practical tasks, organisation of belongings, and general wellbeing throughout the session.
- Maintain clear supervision and promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where all children feel happy and secure.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- An understanding of, and commitment to, providing high-quality childcare
- An understanding of food hygiene requirements
- The ability to plan and deliver safe, age-appropriate activities
- Experience of working with children in a play work, childcare, or educational setting
- A current first aid certificate
What the school offers its staff
This Role Is Ideal For
- Childminders looking to transition into a school-based setting
- Newly qualified teaching assistants looking to develop further experience working with children
- Experienced teaching assistants wanting extra working hours
- Child social workers or carers seeking a better work-life balance while continuing to work with children
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 75 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01609 536 964
Arranging a visit to Lythe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk.
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