After School Club Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Croydon; On-site; GBP 9,225 - 10,147; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an After School Club Assistant for an inclusive primary school in Croydon, South London. The role focuses on supervising and supporting children after school, creating a safe, engaging environment at 3:00pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will have prior experience with children, strong communication skills, and a safeguarding mindset. This position is term-time only and pays £50–£55 per day, depending on experience, with DBS and right to work

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a primary school.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Understanding of inclusive practice in a diverse school environment.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training is desirable.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise children during after-school club activities.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment for children of all ages.
• Work with school staff to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Maintain calm, positive behavior management and clear communication with pupils and parents.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

Inclusive practice

Behaviour management

Education

Maths/English GCSE A-C

Job description

After School Club Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for an After School Club Assistant for an inclusive three form-entry primary school in Croydon, South London. This school is positively known within the community as the school has delightful pupils who are eager to learn and thrive within a happy, diverse, and supportive environment. The successful After School Club Assistant will join a dedicated team committed to providing a high-quality, stimulating, and caring environment for children of all ages attending the after-school provision.

The position is only open to experienced Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Croydon, South London
• Position: After School Club Assistant
• Type of Work: Supporting and supervising children during after-school club activities, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment for children of all ages
• Start Date: September 2026
• Pay Rate: GBP50 - GBP55 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours: 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only excluding INSET days)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with children is desirable Ability to provide a warm, caring, and responsive environment for children
• Experience working effectively as part of a team in a primary school
• Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting children of different ages and mixed abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Understanding of inclusive practice and supporting children within a diverse school community
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Training is desirable
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and behaviour management skills

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions across London