Afterschool Assistant

TeacherActive; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Breakfast Club and After-School Club Assistant to provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for children before and after school. The role runs 7:15 am – 8:45 am and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, approx. 4.5 hours daily, in a temporary setting in the North East.

The successful candidate will supervise, plan activities, serve snacks, and uphold safeguarding and school policies, working with parents and staff to support children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, childcare, or youth settings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be patient.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities.
• Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3).
• Experience planning activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children during breakfast club and after‑school sessions.
• Organise and lead age-appropriate activities, games, and crafts.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks and refreshments.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage social interaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Caring & patient

Safeguarding knowledge

Childcare qualification

Activity planning

Experience with children

Education

Childcare qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

North East/ temporary / £100 - 120 per day

7.15 am - 8.45 am and then 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm (4.5 hours per day)

About the Role

My client is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Breakfast Club and After-School Club Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for children before and after the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children during breakfast club and after‑school sessions.
• Organise and lead age‑appropriate activities, games, and crafts.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks and refreshments.
• Ensure the safety, well‑being, and inclusion of all children.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage social interaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues.

Person Specification

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or youth setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.Caring, patient, and approachable nature.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3).
• Experience planning activities for children.

What They Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to make a positive difference in children's lives.

Safeguarding Statement
[School Name] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and relevant safeguarding checks.