Afterschool Club Assistant

Meavy Church of England Primary School; Yelverton; On-site; GBP 800 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Meavy CofE Primary School in Yelverton is seeking an Afterschool Club Assistant to join the team on a part-time, fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. The role runs every other Tuesday (3.15pm–6pm), totaling 2.75 hours per session, within a term-time schedule of 38 weeks per year.

Responsibilities include creating a safe, engaging after-school environment, delivering activities under supervision, and building strong connections with children and their families.

Qualifications

• Child-focused role requiring safeguarding awareness.
• Desirable paediatric first aid qualification or willingness to undertake one.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring, secure environment for pupils after school.
• Lead engaging activities and support under the supervisor.
• Develop good relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Paediatric first aid (desirable)

Caring nature

Engage children

Interacting with parents

Education

DBS Disclosure required

Job description

Afterschool Club Assistant - Meavy CofE Primary School, Yelverton

Contract Term: - Part Time, Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Grade: SC Level 1 - SCP 3 Starting Salary £801 per annum (FTE £25,614)

Hours: Every other Tuesday - 2.75 hours every other Week 3.15pm - 6pm

Term Time only - 38 weeks per annum.

Closing Date: - 9am on Monday 12th October 2026

Interview Date:- week beginning 19th October 2026

Required : As soon as possible

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tax Free Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme

Are you passionate about providing children with a safe and enriched environment where they can creatively play at the end of their school day? If so, this could be the next career step for you. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a great after school provision for pupils within our school situated close to Yelverton

We are seeking an Afterschool Club assistant to join our team every other Tuesday. As an Afterschool Club Assistant, you will be working under the direction of the supervisor to provide a caring and secure environment for the pupils who attend the after-school club. You will provide engaging activities for our children and develop good working relationships with children and parents alike. Candidates would need to be adaptable, enthusiastic and of a caring nature who love interacting with children and enjoy having fun! A paediatric first aid qualification is desirable (or a willingness to undertake one).

Meavy Primary is a small rural village school situated on the edge of Dartmoor where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Our children have a thirst for learning and our school is a happy and harmonious place to learn and grow. Our Christian values of Joy, Hope, Love, Wisdom and Respect underpin school life, and our school community values the contribution that every child makes. We seek opportunities to take the children's learning outdoors wherever possible and our beautiful school grounds are the perfect place to start.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.