AFTER SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 7,800 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Eccleston Primary School is seeking a friendly part-time Out of School Club assistant to join our team. The role runs Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm during term time, supporting children and delivering engaging activities.

You should have Level 2 qualification (or equivalent); Level 3 is desirable. The successful candidate will be paid pro-rata for part-time hours, with DBS disclosures processed.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Willingness to complete food hygiene training if required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy snacks for children.
• Lead engaging activities for children.
• Ensure children feel safe, happy and well looked after.
• Keep the club area clean, tidy and inviting.
• Work with a supportive team to create an inclusive environment.

Skills

Warmth and reliability

Team player & communication

Patient & approachable

Enthusiastic with children

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 desirable

Job description

Location Eccleston Primary School, Doctors Lane, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RA (207 on roll)

Tel: [phone]
School website: www.ecclestonprimary.co.uk

Summary Eccleston Primary School is looking for a new member to join our friendly Out of School Club team! We’re looking for someone warm, reliable, and enthusiastic who enjoys working with children and helping them to thrive. This is a part-time, term-time only role, working Monday to Friday from 3:00pm - 18:00pm daily.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and serving a range of healthy snacks for our children.
• Getting involved in fun, engaging activities that children love.
• Making sure every child feels safe, happy, and well looked after.
• Helping to keep our club area clean, tidy, and inviting.
• Working closely with a supportive team to create a warm, inclusive environment.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• You have experience working with children (desirable, but not essential).
• You’re kind, patient, and approachable.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with others.
• You’re willing to complete food hygiene training if needed.

You care deeply about children’s wellbeing and safety. To find out more about us, feel free to visit our website,email [e-mail], or call 01257 451114.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

The closing date is 19/10/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications NVQ Level 2qualification or equivalent qualification

Desirable Qualifications NVQ Level 3qualification or equivalent qualification

For an informal discussion please contact: Ann Duckworth Business Manager Proposed Interview Date: 23/10/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.