Kids Club Assistant

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 44,428,000 - 45,667,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Flexible hours

Wellbeing support

CPD & development

24/7 consultant

Referral bonus

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education partnered with a primary school in Gateshead to recruit a Kids' Club Assistant to support wraparound childcare and holiday clubs. The role involves working with children from Nursery to Year 6, delivering activities, helping children feel happy, safe and included.

Flexible shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm, start in September, pay £16.50–£17.00 per hour. This temp to perm role offers opportunities for professional development, safeguarding training, and ongoing support from a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, nursery, childcare, holiday club, sports coaching, or similar setting.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing and development.
• Reliable, proactive, and flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Must live locally to Gateshead (no relocation).
• Desirable: Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years; Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exciting activities and encourage creativity and play.
• Create a welcoming, safe, inclusive environment for all children.
• Lead games, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and winding down after school.

Skills

Childcare experience

Flexible working

Safeguarding focus

Reliable & proactive

Local to Gateshead

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Job description

Kids' Club Assistant

Location: Gateshead
Hours: Flexible shifts, Monday - Friday between 8:00am - 6:00pm
Start: September
Pay: £16.50 - £17.00 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm

Do you love creating fun, engaging experiences for children? Are you passionate about helping young people learn through play, build friendships, and enjoy a safe, supportive environment outside of the classroom?

Milk Education is working in partnership with a fantastic primary school in Whickham, Gateshead, to recruit a Kids' Club Assistant to support their popular wraparound childcare provision and school holiday clubs.

Kids' Club Assistant - Role Overviewool, and during holiday club sessions.

As a Kids' Club Assistant, you'll work with children from Nursery through to Year 6, delivering exciting activities, encouraging creativity and play, and helping create a welcoming environment where every child feels happy, safe, and included.

Whether you're leading games, getting stuck into arts and crafts, supporting outdoor play, or helping children unwind after the school day, no two days will be the same.

This opportunity is perfect for energetic, caring individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact every day.

Kids' Club Assistant - Essential Criteria

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, holiday club, sports coaching, or similar setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing and development
• Reliable, proactive, and flexible approach to work
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Must live locally to Gateshead - no relocation

Desirable:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification
• Paediatric First Aid qualification

Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free CPD and professional development
• Dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Referral bonus scheme
• Ongoing support with permanent opportunities

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.