Out of Hours Assistant

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an Out of Hours Assistant to work in their wraparound care facility. This role involves safeguarding children and preparing activities during after school hours. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children. This is a temporary part-time position, term-time only, starting on 3 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to converse in accurate spoken English.
• Demonstrated aptitude to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during after school wraparound.
• Prepare activities for the children on site.
• Supervise snack preparation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to build rapport with children

Teamwork

Good food hygiene practices

Job description

Overview

Out of Hours Assistant
Grade 1 £24,796 pro rata
10 hours per week, term time only
Temporary – required from 3 November 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 31 August 2026

We are seeking to appoint an Out of Hours Assistant to work in our wraparound provision. Working hours are 3.30 – 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, term time only. There may be a need in the future to extend this to a Friday too. We are looking for a warm and caring individual to support our wrap around care facility at our school.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during after school wraparound.
• Prepare and assist with activities for the children on site.
• Prepare and supervise snack.

Requirements / What we are looking for

• Be able to build a strong and appropriate rapport with children.
• Demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful team.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Be able to support children in their play, while maintaining the children's safety and following the school's behaviour guidelines.
• Be able to demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school health and safety policies.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Terms and application details

If you are interested in this position and would like a more detailed conversation before applying, please call us and we will be happy to provide as much detail as possible to support this process.

If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted. Please return completed forms to the school.

Closing date: 17 October 2025
Interview date: 23 October 2025

All applicants will be notified of shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

Safeguarding and recruitment

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

Payroll and leave

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of: 38 teaching weeks, plus 1.6 weeks for public holidays, plus 5.4 or 6.4 weeks of annual leave depending on length of service. For example:

Less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (+ 27 days annual leave) + 8 days public holidays = 45 weeks pay, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. More than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (+ 32 days annual leave) + 8 days public holidays = 46 weeks pay, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Contact

St Anne’s C of E Primary School
Warwick Road,
Bishop Auckland,
Co Durham,
DL14 6LS

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://st-annes-pri.durham.sch.uk/

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