Sunrise Club Assistant
Woodlands Primary Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8QQ25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 6.25 hours, 38 weeks. 07:15 – 08:30
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Scale C, points 3-4 £24,796 - £25,185,
What skills and experience we're looking for
Could you be the friendly face that starts a child’s school day with a smile? Do you believe that a warm welcome, a healthy breakfast and a fun activity can make all the difference to a child's day? Are you looking for a rewarding role where every morning brings new opportunities to support, encourage and inspire young learners?
About You:
Woodlands Primary Academy are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Sunrise Club Assistant to help create a positive start to each school day. You'll enjoy working with children, building positive relationships and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment where children can relax, play and feel ready to learn. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll bring a friendly approach, good organisation skills and a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- GCSE English and Maths, minimum Grade 4 or equivalent
- Experience working with 3-11 year olds
- Awareness of and be able to implement Health and Safety procedures
- Effective behaviour management skills
- Ability to provide safe and creative play
What the school offers its staff
About the Sunrise/Sunset Club Team:
Our Sunrise/Sunset Club team is friendly, supportive and passionate about creating a positive start and end to the day for every child. We work closely together to provide a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and ready for the day ahead. Every morning brings the opportunity to make a real difference, helping children build confidence, develop friendships and enjoy being part of our school community.
About Woodlands Primary Academy:
Woodlands is a popular school with a growing reputation for the quality of education it provides. Most of our children start with us in Nursery and continue their journey to the end of year 6. At Woodlands, we are proud to nurture a vibrant, inclusive and values-driven school community where every child is recognised, supported and inspired to thrive.
We foster respect, responsibility and resilience in our pupils, encouraging them to be thoughtful, independent learners with a strong work ethic and a deep sense of social responsibility. Our creative curriculum, high expectations and stimulating learning environment ensure that all children, regardless of background or ability, are given the opportunity to achieve outstanding outcomes.
We work in close partnership with families and the wider community, sending a clear and sustained message to every child: you are important, and your contribution matters. To find out more please visit our website.
Further information about the job
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Commitment to safeguarding
Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines.
This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodlands Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 458 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- katy.youngman@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
About our school
Our school is within easy travelling distance from Norwich, Suffolk and surrounding areas
We are a friendly, successful and vibrant two-form entry primary school situated on a large well -resourced site with an impressive outdoor environment.
We achieved GOOD judgements in all areas of our OFSTED inspection in 2017 and our team continue to set high standards and expectations for children’s academic achievements as well as offering a supportive, caring and creative learning environment.
Our children enjoy weekly Bushcraft sessions in our wonderful woodland area and all children enjoy a creative music and PE curriculum led by specialist teachers. The school benefits from good support from parents and the local community.
Arranging a visit to Woodlands Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email katy.youngman@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk.
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