Childcare Assistant - After School Club

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Term-time hours

Professional development pathways

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing networks

Community connection

Job summary

Wolvercote Primary School is seeking a part-time Childcare Assistant for its after school club. The role focuses on supervising outdoor play, leading sports and games, and running snack times for children aged 4 to 11 as they transition from the school day to the after school club.

The position is term-time only, with hours from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm on days to be agreed. The role involves regulated activity with children and does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working effectively and empathetically with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during outdoor play.
• Lead sports and games.
• Run daily snack times.
• Support pupils' personal development and wellbeing.
• Help pupils move smoothly from the school day into the after school club.

Skills

Positive play facilitation

Understanding of child development

Clear communication & collaboration

Job description

This Childcare Assistant post sits within the after school club at Wolvercote Primary School, part of the River Learning Trust. The work centres on supervising outdoor play, leading sports and games and running snack times for pupils aged 4 to 11 as they move from the school day into the evening. The role is term-time only, with hours between 2:45 pm and 6:00 pm on days still to be agreed, and it involves regulated activity with children. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils during outdoor play
• Lead sports and games
• Run daily snack times
• Support pupils' personal development and wellbeing
• Help pupils move smoothly from the school day into the after school club

Experience

• Proven experience of working effectively and empathetically with children

Skills & knowledge

• Encouraging positive play, outdoor movement and active participation
• Understanding of child development and emotional needs
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

Checks & eligibility

• Suitability to undertake regulated activity relevant to children

Other

• Resilience and adaptable problem-solving
• Enthusiasm to share own interests with pupils

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with prior continuous public sector service recognised
• Term-time only, with predictable hours between 2:45 pm and 6:00 pm
• Trust-wide CPLD networks, training and funded professional development pathways
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and staff networks
• Community Connection with a supportive team, active PTA and committed Governors