Afterschool Club Assistants

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an After School Club Assistant to support primary-aged children in a Walthamstow school. This part-time role involves supervising children during after school sessions, leading engaging activities, and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and strong communication skills. The position offers a welcoming environment and the chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on providing quality education and care.

Benefits

Generous referral bonus

Access to certified CPD and training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in a primary school or childcare setting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to engage children in fun and age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during after school club sessions.
• Assist with setting up and leading creative activities.
• Ensure children's safety and positive behaviour at all times.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Positive, patient, and proactive approach

Ability to engage children

Education

Relevant childcare or playwork qualifications

Job description

Job Title: After School Club Assistant

Location: Walthamstow, London

Contract: Term time only

Hours: 3:15pm-6:00pm, Monday to Thursday and/or Friday

About the Role

We are a recruitment agency working on behalf of a welcoming 3‑form entry mainstream primary school in Walthamstow, who are seeking reliable and enthusiastic After School Club Assistants. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with primary‑aged children and can help create a safe, engaging, and positive environment at the end of the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during after school club sessions
• Assist with setting up and leading play‑based, creative, and structured activities
• Ensure children's safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Support snack time and tidy‑up routines
• Work collaboratively with other club staff and the school team

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with children in a primary school or childcare setting is desirable
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Ability to engage children in fun and age‑appropriate activities
• Strong communication skills and reliability
• Relevant childcare or playwork qualifications are desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

• We have been working with both Mainstream and SEN schools for over 13 years, with established relationships with schools all over London.
• Be a part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to providing high‑quality education and care.
• You can choose how you want to be paid—PAYE or an Umbrella payroll company of your choice.
• Generous referral bonus – a referral bonus will be rewarded when you refer a Qualified Teacher or Teaching Assistant to Tempest, if it leads to a successful placement.
• Access to certified CPD and training.
• Given the opportunity to work in a school that values inclusion, diversity and the well‑being of both students and staff.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

If you are looking for a rewarding, part‑time role supporting children in a friendly school environment, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Hollie at Tempest Education to apply at or please click APPLY NOW! and I will arrange a call with you.