After-School Club Assistant

St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

St Leonard’s CofE Primary School in Hampstead is seeking a passionate After-School Club Assistant. The role is permanent and part-time, working 13 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 2:45pm - 6:00pm) during 38 term-time weeks. The post includes contributing to a safe, fun environment, providing simple snacks and helping plan engaging activities for the pupils.

Salary is £7,577 (FTE £25,614). An enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or after-school setting.
• Ability to design engaging activities and supervise play.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post.

Responsibilities

• Work under the ASC Manager to provide a fun, caring and secure environment for pupils.
• Design engaging activities and provide simple snacks.
• Develop good working relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Calm and patient demeanour

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Commitment to welfare of children

Job description

After-School Club Assistant - St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 13 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 2:45pm -6:00pm)

Salary: SC1 NJC point 3 Actual Salary £7,577 (FTE £25,614)

Term Time only: 38 weeks per annum

Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)

Deadline for application: 9am on Friday 6th November

Interview date: Week beginning 9th November - TBC

Start: As soon as possible

Benefits

• - Local Government Pension Scheme
• - Cycle to work scheme
• - Tax Free Childcare
• - Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Play Assistant to join our thriving After-School Club, that has over 100 children attend each evening. Your role will involve working under the direction of the ASC Manager to provide a fun, caring and secure environment for the pupils. You will join the team to design engaging activities, provide simple snacks and work to develop good working relationships with children and parents alike.

St Leonard’s CofE Primary School currently has approximately 600 pupils, set on a large plot, the school benefits from large open spaces for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school has experienced continued growth and success and is proud to serve the community with links to the local church and charities. The staff at St Leonard’s CofE Primary School are a positive, hard-working team, dedicated to being the ‘best that they can be’.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. You will have good interpersonal skills and a fun approach to inspiring children’s play.

Applications need to be completed by 9am on 6th November 2026. Interviews will be held week beginning 9th November.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.