After School Club Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Ongoing consultant support

Opportunities for long-term school‑bas

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an After School Club Assistant for a welcoming two form-entry primary school in Merton, South West London. The role involves supporting and supervising children during after-school activities, helping to create a safe, stimulating environment.

The position is open to experienced Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants. Start date is September 2026, with term-time only hours, 15 hours per week (3:00pm–6:00pm), and pay rate GBP50–GBP55 per day depending on

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children is desirable.
• Ability to provide a warm, caring environment.
• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise children during after-school club activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment.
• Assist with behaviour management and inclusive activities.

Skills

Child supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics grade C/4 or above

Job description

After School Club Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for an After School Club Assistant for a welcoming two form-entry primary school in Merton, South West London. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the school has delightful pupils who are eager to learn and thrive within a happy, diverse, and supportive school community. 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: Merton, South West 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

OTHER

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.

Benefits

• 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