After School Club Assistant

Locking; West Wick; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Mead Vale Primary School is seeking a part-time After School Club Assistant to help run safe and engaging activities for children aged 4–11 after school. You will work with the after school club and school team to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment and support supervision, snacks, and transition from class to club activities.

The role supports safeguarding, teamwork, and clear record-keeping, with a commitment to children’s welfare and a positive, caring approach to each session.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Evidence of safeguarding awareness is preferred.
• Reliable and professional approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of after school activities and creative play.
• Supervise children and ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
• Collect pupils from classrooms and assist with snacks and drinks.
• Set up, pack away, and safely store play equipment and resources.
• Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and staff.
• Support accurate attendance and departure records.
• Report safeguarding, behaviour or health and safety concerns per policy.
• Follow all school, trust, safeguarding, GDPR, and child protection procedures.

Skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Caring

Reliable

Job description

# After School Club AssistantEmployer: Mead Vale Primary Community SchoolLocation: WESTON-SUPER-MARE, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £7,113.48Posted: 6th October 2026Expires: 14th October 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1578001* Share :* PrintWe are recruiting a part‐time after school club assistant to support the delivery of a safe, engaging, and inclusive after school provision for children aged 4–11. This role is ideal for candidates seeking a school support staff job, education assistant role, or childcare work within a primary school setting.Working closely within the after school club and wider school team, you will help create a positive environment where children feel safe, supported, and motivated outside of normal school hours.**Location:** Mead Vale Primary School**Hours:** 11 hours and 45 minutes per week**Working pattern:** Monday to Thursday, 3:15pm – 5:45pm, Friday 3:15pm - 5:00pm, term time only**Closing date:** 14 Oct 2026**Interview date:** 16 Oct 2026**Start date:** 2 November 2026**Key Responsibilities:*** Support the planning and delivery of after school activities and creative play* Supervise children and ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment* Collect pupils from classrooms and assist with snacks and drinks* Set up, pack away, and safely store play equipment and resources* Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and staff* Support accurate attendance and departure records* Report any safeguarding, behaviour or health and safety concerns in line with school policy* Follow all school, trust, safeguarding, GDPR, and child protection procedures**Who Are We Looking For? Someone Who Is:*** Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children* Has the ability to work effectively as part of a team* Has good communication and interpersonal skills* Is caring, reliable, and professional approach to working with children**About Us:**Mead Vale Community Primary School has sat within the heart of the Worle area of Weston-super-Mare since 1977, providing an extraordinary education for children aged 4-11 years old. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: courage, curiosity, and community and we do this be ‘working hard’ and ‘being kind’. Providing the best opportunities for our children sits at the heart of our school community. As a valued member of staff at Mead Vale, you will bring passion and commitment to sharing your love of learning with our children.**This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974**### AttachmentsNotes of guidance for completing an application formAfter School Club Assistant### Safeguarding Statement:Mead Vale Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.