OOSC ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Carr Head Primary School is seeking a positive, caring person to work in CHUKs, the before and after-school club. The post is temporary, 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, with pro-rata pay for part-time hours. An online DBS check will be carried out on shortlist.

Applications are welcome from those legally eligible to work in the UK. The role requires a relevant childcare qualification, plus English and Maths GCSE (grade 3+) or equivalent and a First Aid qualification.

Qualifications

• Desirable childcare qualification preferred.
• English and Maths GCSE grade 3 or above or equivalent.
• First Aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in CHUKs before and after-school club for Carr Head Primary School.
• Support children in a safe, caring environment during term time only.
• Maintain safeguarding standards in line with district policy.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

Relevant child care qualification

English and Maths GCSE (grade 3+) or equivalent

First Aid qualification

Job description

Location Carr Head Primary School, Poulton-le-fylde, Carr Head Lane, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8JB (202 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.carrhead.lancs.sch.uk

We are looking for a positive and caring person to work in CHUKs, our popular and successful before and after-school club.

In CHUKs, our core purpose is to provide a quality service to parents/carers and children alike. It is our aim that the Out of School Club (OOSC) is not only a reliable and convenient childcare service for parents/carers, but also an enjoyable and fulfilling out of school experience for the children.

The post(s) will initially be on a temporary basis for 5 hours per week for the following hours:

Monday to Friday: 7.45pm to 8.45am

Total hours: 5 hours per week (term time only)

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant child care qualification
• English and Maths GCSE Grade 3 or above, or equivalent.
• First Aid qualification

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of primary school age.

For an informal discussion please contact: Contact Sharon Nicholson (Headteacher) at the school

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.