After School Club Assistant

SAMpeople; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 4,200 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

All Cannings Church of England Primary School in Wiltshire is seeking an After School Club Assistant to help run a safe, engaging wraparound care program. You will assist with planning, supervise meals and support children's social, physical, and emotional development in a warm, inclusive environment.

We are looking for a caring, reliable individual who can build positive relationships with children, families and staff, while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school or wraparound setting.
• Ability to assist with meals and personal care as needed.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Help run after-school activities and wraparound care.
• Support children's learning, play and wellbeing.
• Supervise meals and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Childcare support

Team player

Organised

Job description

The working hours for this role are expected to be15:30 - 18:00, Monday to Friday, 12.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

All CanningsChurch of England Primary School isseekingto appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic After School Club Assistant. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

As an After School Club Assistant, you will help deliver a safe, engaging, and inclusive wraparound care provision where children can learn, play, and thrive. You will support the day-to-day organisation of the club, assisting with the planning and delivery of activities that promote children's social, physical, creative, emotional, and intellectual development. The role involves building positive relationships with children, encouraging independence, supporting behaviour in line with school expectations, and ensuring all children feel valued and included. You will also assist with the supervision of meals and refreshments, meet children's personal care needs where required, and help maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating environment. Working closely with colleagues and parents, you will communicate effectively, provide feedback when needed, and contribute to a high-quality service for families. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children will be at the heart of everything you do, with responsibility for identifying and reporting any concerns in accordance with school procedures. The successful candidate will be caring, organised, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting children's wellbeing and development while upholding the school's values and professional standards.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand whatwe’relooking for in an ideal candidate.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.

Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school's distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond.

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It's our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people.

Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

All Cannings Church of England Primary School

Emily Tutton
[e-mail]
Chandlers Lane
All Cannings
Devizes
SN10 3PG

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidance, and all interviews - regardless of role - will include questions relating to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and complies with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note that by applying, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.