Childcare Assistant - After School Club

Wolvercote Primary School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolvercote Primary School is seeking a Childcare Support staff member for the after-school club. The role runs term-time from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm, at Wolvercote Primary School, Oxford. It is a permanent, term-time post with pro-rata Grade 4 pay and a start as soon as possible.

The person will supervise pupils, encourage active play, and contribute to a safe, welcoming after-school environment that supports wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working effectively and empathetically with children.
• The ability to encourage positive play, outdoor movement, and active participation.
• An understanding of child development and emotional needs.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Resilience, adaptable problem-solving skills, and the enthusiasm to share your interests with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supervise outdoor play and safe arrival from the end of the school day.
• Lead organised sports and games to promote participation and enjoyment.
• Facilitate daily snack times and assist with smooth transitions.
• Support pupils' personal development and wellbeing in a caring environment.

Skills

Empathy with children

Positive play encouragement

Outdoor movement facilitation

Excellent communication

Resilience & adaptability

Job description

After School Club Childcare Support

Role Essentials

• Location: Wolvercote Primary School, Oxford, OX2 8AQ (Part of the River Learning Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

• Hours: 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm (Specific days and working hours to be agreed at interview stage)

• Salary: Grade 4 (pro-rata)

• Closing Date: 11 December 2026| Interview Date: TBA

• Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking Childcare Support staff to join our after-school provision at Wolvercote Primary School. Following recent building refurbishments and school expansions, our site features modern indoor spaces and extensive outdoor grounds where pupils aged 4 to 11 can play, move, and relax safely after the school day ends.

Why This Role Matters

Our After School Club team ensures that pupils transition smoothly from the structured school day into a safe, engaging evening environment. Whether supervising outdoor play, leading sports and games, or facilitating daily snack times, your role is central to supporting the personal development and wellbeing of our children.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience of working effectively and empathetically with children.

• The ability to encourage positive play, outdoor movement, and active participation.

• An understanding of child development and emotional needs.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

• Resilience, adaptable problem-solving skills, and the enthusiasm to share your interests with pupils.

The "Why Us" Difference

• Community Connection: Join a school with a supportive team, an active PTA, and committed Governors rooted in the local area.

• Predictable Working Schedules: Term-time hours structured between 2:45 pm and 6:00 pm to support a healthy work-life balance.

The RLT Connection

Wolvercote Primary School is part of the River Learning Trust. We are committed to an all-round education where both pupils and staff are supported to flourish. Joining RLT provides:

• Professional Security: Access to a secure, government-backed pension scheme (LGPS) and full recognition of prior continuous public sector service.

• Shared Growth: Access to Trust-wide CPLD networks, training, and funded professional development pathways.

• The Whole Person: 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace culture designed around wellbeing.

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils.

OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation with Lee Smith (School Business Manager), about the role, prior to application, then please email [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

The River Learning Trust and Wolvercote Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered