After School Club Assistant

Lumen Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverbridge Primary School in Staines, Greater London, invites applications for an After School Club Assistant. The role supports a popular wraparound club with a dedicated team, delivering safe, engaging activities for children from the end of the school day.

Working term-time, Monday to Thursday 2.30pm–6.15pm, and an actual salary £8,778 for 38 weeks. The school values care, safeguarding and teamwork, and training opportunities are available through The Lumen Learning Trust.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• GCSE in maths and English - desirable.
• NVQ2/3 childcare qualification - desirable.
• High level of personal and emotional resilience.
• Lots of patience and the capacity to be flexible.
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stimulating, creative and caring environment for the children.
• Provide full care for the children, including an afternoon snack.
• Ensure that the club is a safe environment and hygiene standards are high.
• Support children with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
• Assist in the setting up and putting away of equipment for activities.
• Administer first aid as appropriate.
• Support the aims and ethos of the school.
• Implement all Breakfast Club policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

GCSE Maths and English desirable

NVQ2/3 childcare qualification desirable

Job description

# After School Club AssistantEmployer: Riverbridge Primary SchoolLocation: Staines, Greater LondonContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: Actual Salary £8,778 (£25,133 FTE)Posted: 5th October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577842Job Reference: ASC/NOV26* Share :* Print**Riverbridge Primary School is looking to appoint an After School Club Assistant to join our thriving and extremely popular After School Club community, working with an amazing, already established, team of likeminded people, committed to offering first class 'wraparound' care to our Riverbridge children.**The After School Club Assistant role is term time Monday – Thursday 2.30pm – 6.15pm.**Purpose of the role****•** To provide a stimulating, creative and caring environment, that enables the children to reach their full potential• To provide full care for the children, including an afternoon snack, as required• Ensure that the club is a safe environment for children• To ensure that equipment is safe and standards of hygiene are high• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are implemented at all times• Support children with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills• Assist in the setting up and putting away of equipment for activities• Administer first aid as appropriate• Support the aims and ethos of the school• Implement all Breakfast Club policies and procedures**We are looking for the right candidates to join our team. In particular we require someone who has:****•** Relevant experience working with children• Good written and verbal communication skills• GCSE in maths and English - desirable• NVQ2/3 childcare qualification - desirable• High level of personal and emotional resilience• Lots of patience and the capacity to be flexible• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals**About us**Riverbridge is a three-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit. We work collaboratively with other local Nurseries, Children’s Centres and Schools in different ways and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. We are proud to be part of The Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust, made up of Saxon Primary School, Shepperton, The Echelford School, Ashford, Walton Oak, Walton-on-Thames, Darley Dene, Addlestone and Riverbridge Primary School. Professional development is central to our ethos and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities.**Hours & Salary:**This is a term time post (38 weeks), plus one week of which is training hours.The hours for this role are Monday to Thursday 2.30pm to 6.15pmActual Salary £8,778 (FTE £25,133)Closing date of applications: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9.00amInterviews to be held on: Friday 13th November 2026.To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.Previous applicants need not apply.Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.