Before and After School Club Assistant

The Alpha Academies Trust; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sandford Hill is seeking a Before and After School Club Assistant to join their team. This part-time role involves providing care and support to children in a nurturing environment, focusing on their growth and learning. The position is fixed-term until August 2026 and offers a salary between £8,657 and £8,792 for 15 hours per week. Ideal candidates will possess Level 2 qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Good pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with children and maintain a stimulating environment.
• Experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children in the wraparound provision.
• Ensure a stimulating and interactive environment for learning.
• Support children's development and well-being.

Skills

Ability to converse in accurate spoken English

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: As Soon As Possible | Before & After School Club Assistant | Fixed Term, Until 31st August 2026 | Term Time | 15 hours per week | Level 2, Actual Salary £8,657 to £8,792

About Maple Court Academy

The Governors of Maple Court Academy are looking for a Before and After School Club Assistant to join our driven, committed, and enthusiastic team to provide care for our children in our wraparound provision, ensuring a stimulating, interactive and purposeful environment.

Our Academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. The children are at the heart of everything that we do and the values in our Academy reflect this. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, stimulating and caring environment that is supportive of learning and the development of the whole child. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners.

Essential requirements

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post; postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Values

• Moral - Be Kind / Be Positive / Be Respectful
• Adaptable - Learn from mistakes / Try new things / Be fair
• Proud - I am proud of me / I am proud of you
• Learners - Work hard / Challenge myself / Join in
• Enthusiastic - I have shown enthusiasm

Why Maple Court?

Maple Court Academy is an inclusive Primary school in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. It has bespoke facilities that support our exciting curriculum. Recent investment has delivered extensive and stimulating new outdoor play and learning areas. The academy has also recently benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure.

At Maple Court, we create an environment based upon trust and respect that is a safe, secure and happy place for children to learn, grow and develop.

About the Trust and benefits

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

• Good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2%
• Discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
• Free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme
• Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services
• Support for professional development and access to resources and qualifications
• Option to progress or swap to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching

Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.