After School Club Worker (Maternity Cover)

Woodton Primary School; High Littleton; On-site; GBP 4,600 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Food hygiene training

First aid training

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Woodton Primary School is hiring a Wraparound Club Worker to support the after‑school club from 3:15 to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The role is part time and 8.75 hours weekly, with a fixed term maternity cover starting as soon as possible.

Duties include supervising children, planning activities, and assisting with light meals and safety. The successful candidate will be passionate about children’s learning, patient, and a positive role model in a nurturing school environment.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and creating a safe, welcoming after-school environment.
• Capable of supporting pupils with individual needs and promoting inclusion.
• Able to supervise pupils, manage behaviour, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Initiate activities for children in after-school club.
• Set up and cook simple meals for wraparound sessions.
• Support children with eating and monitor safety during club.
• Engage actively with pupils through play and learning activities.

Skills

Child engagement

Calm & caring approach

Team player

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Meal prep

1:1 support

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.ellinghamandwoodton.co.uk/woodton-primary/

Age range: 5-11 years

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Thomas

• Salary: Scale C, £13.70 per hour (Wrapround Care)
• Fixed Term until May 2027 – maternity cover
• Part Time
• 8.75 hours per week
• Term Time Only
• To start as soon as possible

Our Vision: 'To love our neighbour, enabling everyone to flourish and reach their full potential,' underpins our school ethos. The successful candidate will need to be passionate about children’s learning, build strong relationships with colleagues and parents, and enjoy being part of our inclusive and nurturing school community. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 3:15 – 5:00pm.

We are seeking to appoint a Wraparound Club Worker who:

• Enjoys working with children
• Has a calm, caring and consistent manner at all times
• Is enthusiastic, positive and adaptable
• Is a good role model for pupils
• Actively engages with children through play
• Responds appropriately to pupils’ individual needs
• Promotes inclusion and will offer 1:1 support if needed
• Is able to supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety
• High expectations of behaviour
• Is flexible and a good team player, committed to working collaboratively
• Will set up and cook simple meals
• Will support children with eating
• Initiate activities for children in after school club

We can offer you:

• An inclusive, caring ethos
• A friendly and supportive team
• Happy, enthusiastic children
• Initial food hygiene and first aid training (as required)
• A commitment to continued professional development
• Supportive parents and governors

For further information about the post, please contact the school office on the number above.

Closing Date: 16 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: w/c 19 October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.