After School Club Practitioner Level 3 - Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local multi-academy trust in Burton upon Trent is seeking a part-time After School Club Practitioner to support children's development after school hours. The role involves preparing snacks, engaging in play, and ensuring a positive environment. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification and share a commitment to high-quality care. This position is term-time only, totaling 15 hours a week, and offers a pro-rata salary ranging from £9,006 to £9,143 per annum.

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed individual.
• Passion for excellence in care and support.
• Ability to provide a warm welcome to children.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance children's wrap-around provision.
• Prepare snacks and engage in play and activities.
• Communicate regularly with families and staff.

Skills

Communication with families

Engaging with children

Cooking and preparing snacks

Developing social skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

After School Club Practitioner – Level 3

Permanent, part time position working term time only plus 6 INSET days. 15 hours per week working 3.00pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 5-6) £25,583 - £25,989 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £9,006 - £9,143 per annum.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic, and committed After School Club Practitioner who can support and enhance our wrap around provision, caring for our children after the school day.

The successful candidate will be reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting and enhancing our wrap around provision and caring for our children after the school day. We are looking for an individual who is friendly and kind and can provide a warm welcome to our children in Nursery, Reception and as we expand. The role involves communication with families and staff, encouraging the development of self‑care and social skills, preparing snacks and engaging in play and activities.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision of, ‘Happy, Curious & Learning’ we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

The successful candidate must hold an appropriate level 3 qualification.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Mrs Helen Fry, Operational Office Manager, at [e-mail] or call 01283 242875.

Completed application forms should be emailed to: [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Thursday, 6th November 2025 at 12.00pm. Selection/Interview: Thursday 13th November 2025.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.