After School Club Assistant

Wadebridge Primary Academy; Bodieve; On-site; GBP 1,800 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Wadebridge Primary Academy is seeking an After School Club Assistant to join our wrap-around care team. You will help create a safe, happy and engaging environment for pupils across the school, with responsibilities including supervising play, preparing rooms and assisting with refreshments.

The role runs on Wednesdays and Fridays from 15:00 to 18:00 (3 hours per session), term-time with a flexible, supportive team and a focus on safeguarding and positive pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and supporting their wellbeing.
• Upholds and promotes the school’s values and inclusive ethos.
• First aid experience is desirable but not essential.
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to delivering a positive after-school experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a balanced, stimulating, secure play programme and activities suited to children’s needs.
• Set up play equipment and ensure it is in good condition.
• Prepare rooms and resources; tidy away materials safely after sessions.
• Prepare food as required and follow hygiene/allergy procedures.
• Escort children to and from the school and ensure safe handover to carers.
• Administer First Aid when required and record all incidents.
• Support pupils during the 15:00–18:00 sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Skills

Enjoys working with children

Uphold school values

First aid experience (desirable)

Team player

Reliable & flexible

Job description

Wadebridge primary Academy are looking for an After School Club Assistant to join our dedicated wrap around care team. This role is vital in ensuring our pupils enjoy a safe, happy, and engaging experience. The successful candidate will support pupils across the school, helping to create a calm and inclusive environment.

Although no two days will be the same, your responsibilities will include:

Providing a balanced, stimulating, secure and safe play programme and creative activities suited to the age ranges, learning needs and abilities of the children using the service and engaging those children in the planned activities.

Setting up play equipment, ensuring that it is in good and usable condition.

Preparing rooms and resources. Attending to daily duties and ensuring that play equipment and materials are cleared away and safely stored at the end of each session.

Preparing food as required and assisting children with the selection and distribution of refreshments. Ensure food, hygiene and allergy procedures are followed.

Escorting children to and from the school/agreed point/classrooms and ensuring safe delivery to the parents/named carers.

Administer First Aid when required and be aware of the medical conditions of children in attendance. Record all instances, treatment and medication use on the appropriate system.

The position advertised is for the following days/times:

• Wednesday 15:00-18:00 (3 Hours)

  Friday 15:00-18:00 (3 Hours)

• About Wadebridge Primary Academy

  Wadebridge Primary Academy is a vibrant and welcoming school in the heart of North Cornwall, where every child is supported to thrive from Nursery through to Year 6. As one of the largest primary schools in the county, we’re proud of our strong community spirit, inclusive ethos, and commitment to providing a rich and purposeful learning experience.

  Our well-equipped site includes a dedicated Art Studio, calm “Rainbow Room,” a two-storey library, and fantastic outdoor spaces with a sports field, bike track, and climbing wall. We believe learning should be exciting and meaningful, so we enrich our curriculum with WOW days, trips, hands‑on workshops, and strong community links.

  We also offer wrap‑around care through our “Bridge Kids” provision and benefit from an incredibly supportive parent group, FOWPA, who help make our school a wonderful place to work and learn.

  If you’re looking to join a forward‑thinking, caring team in a school that genuinely puts children at the heart of everything, Wadebridge Primary Academy could be the perfect place for you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children
• Has high expectations for behavior and uses positive strategies to support pupils
• Will uphold and promote the school’s values
• Experience in first aid and working with children is desirable but not essential

The successful candidate will have a warm and caring approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with children

• Promote safe, inclusive, and respectful play
• Be vigilant and proactive in supporting pupil wellbeing and behaviour
• Work effectively as part of a team, communicating clearly and supportively
• Be reliable, flexible, and committed to ensuring a positive after school club experience for all

We can offer you:

• Children who are enthusiastic, engaged, and eager to learn
• A supportive and friendly school environment where every member of staff is valued
• Superb professional development and career progression opportunities across the Trust
• A positive ethos built on trust, dedication, and shared values
• Access to staff wellbeing support, CPD, and Trust-wide initiatives

Contract type: Permanent

Contract terms: Part Time

Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Paid Weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement

Total Hours per week : 6 Hours per week

Payscale: Bridge 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary: £25,948.96

Actual Salary: £3526.51

Shift times: 15:00-18:00

About Bridge Schools Trust

Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by our commitment to putting learning first. We are proud to serve our communities by creating safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environments.

Our staff are at the heart of our success, and we prioritise wellbeing, professional development, and collaboration across the Trust. By joining us, you’ll become part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team making a real difference to the lives of young people.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Creative in our approach to teaching and problem‑solving
• Curious, always innovating and learning
• Responsible, accountable to our communities
• Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour
• Excellent in our expectations and delivery
• Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Media check, and satisfactory references.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement , we would love to hear from you.