After School Club Assistant

Mead Vale Community Primary School; Worle; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Mead Vale Community Primary School is seeking a part-time after-school club assistant to help deliver a safe, engaging environment for children aged 4–11 after school hours.

Hours are 11 hours and 45 minutes per week, Monday to Thursday 3:15pm–5:45pm and Friday 3:15pm–5:00pm, term time only. Closing date 14 Oct 2026, interview 16 Oct 2026, start date 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, reliable and professional 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 any safeguarding, behaviour or health and safety concerns in line with school policy.
• Follow all school, trust, safeguarding, GDPR, and child protection procedures.

Skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We 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.

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