Extended School Support TA (After School Club) x 2 posts - Christchurch Primary School, Lichfield

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lichfield is seeking a Teaching Assistant for its After School Club. The role involves supporting senior staff and caring for children during after school activities. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with children. Commitment to safeguarding is essential. This is a crucial role within the school during term time, Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of numeracy and literacy skills.
• Participate in development and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the extended school support staff.
• Care for children in the after school club setting.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Good organisational skills

Basic knowledge of first aid

Ability to work constructively as part of a team

Use basic technology

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Overview

Extended School Support Teaching Assistant – After School Club (2 vacancies)

Monday to Friday - 3:00pm to 6:00pm term time only

You will work under the direct instruction of senior staff, in an extended school support setting (after school club). As part of your role you will need to provide general support to the extended school support staff in the care of children, and management of the extended school support setting.

Responsibilities

Experience

• Working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Qualifications/Training

• Good understanding of numeracy/literacy skills
• Participate in development and training opportunities

Knowledge/Skills

• Good communication skills
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Have good organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of first aid e.g. emergency first aid course
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and on own initiative
• Use basic technology – computer, video and photocopier
• Have a flexible approach to work

Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings. Cautions and convictions in your application form.

Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.