Club Team Member

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's after-school club in Preston is seeking a reliable Out of School Club Assistant to support the Club Manager with high‑quality care and engaging activities for children after school.

You will promote children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development, help plan play activities and events, supervise groups, assist with snacks, and handle light admin while ensuring safeguarding and a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Club Manager in planning and implementing play activities and outings for children.
• Provide a high standard of care and support for children, including those with special needs.
• Manage and supervise children during club activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of snacks and meals.
• Help with administrative tasks, such as record-keeping and communication with parents.
• Support the Club Manager in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Safeguarding and keeping children safe is our highest priority.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of special events and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Child Care Qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

About the School and Club: Join a well-established and highly popular after-school club renowned for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. Our school takes pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative team, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and engaging activities. You will work with children who are a true delight-happy, confident, and thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community committed to making a positive impact on children's lives. Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Out of School Club Assistant to support the Club Manager in providing high-quality care and activities for children in the afterschool club. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and caring environment, promoting physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of the children, and assisting the Club Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of the club. If you are a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about working with children,

• Support the Club Manager in planning and implementing play activities and outings for children
• Provide a high standard of care and support for children, including those with special needs
• Manage and supervise children during club activities, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Assist with the preparation and serving of snacks and meals
• Help with administrative tasks, such as record-keeping and communication with parents
• Support the Club Manager in maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Safeguarding and keeping children safe is our highest priority.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of special events and activities

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted. This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro -rata basis. The amount shown is the full-time equivalent.

• Child Care Qualification if not you will need to undertake one if successfully appointed.
• Paediatric First Aid if not you will need to undertake this training
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)

Essential Experience

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working with children in a similar setting
• Basic first aid and child protection training (or willingness to complete)