OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Burscough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Burscough Village Primary School invites applications for a Kids’ Club Assistant to join our wraparound provision. The role is term-time, part-time (12.5 hours per week), and may suit a student or trainee seeking experience in education.

We welcome flexible job-share arrangements and offer a supportive, caring team environment. Candidates will work with children aged 4–11, help plan a varied activity programme, promote safe play, and support staff in delivering a high‑quality childcare service

Qualifications

• Warm, caring and friendly approach to children.
• Flexible and reliable, able to adapt to varying needs.
• Clear communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Team player who supports a positive, safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver a varied wraparound activities programme.
• Create a welcoming, safe and enjoyable environment for 4–11 year olds.
• Support staff and colleagues to ensure high‑quality childcare beyond the school day.
• Contribute to the safety and well‑being of all children and families.

Skills

Warm and caring

Flexible and reliable

Good communication

Team player

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Term Part-time.

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required (ASAP).

Hours 12.5 hours a week.

Closing Date 10/11/2026.

Location Burscough Village Primary School, Colburne Close, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 4LB (221 on roll) Tel: [phone] School website: www.burscough.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary Due to the continued popularity of our wraparound provision, the Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and proactive Kids’ Club Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and would like to gain valuable experience within a school. The role may particularly suit a college student, trainee teacher or someone considering a future career in education.

At Burscough Village Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing and supportive employer. We recognise that the right candidate may be balancing work with study or professional training, so we are happy to consider a job-share arrangement for suitable applicants. The role also offers valuable, practical experience of working with children across a broad age range and can provide an excellent stepping stone to a career in education. Indeed, many former Kids’ Club colleagues have progressed to other roles within school, including teaching assistant and teaching positions.

Our Kids’ Club provides wraparound care for children aged 4–11 years. The successful candidate will help to create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment in which children can relax, play, socialise and thrive beyond the school day.

Being active is an important part of life at BVPS, and we want this to continue throughout our wraparound provision. You will support the planning and delivery of a varied programme of active, creative, social and quieter activities, helping children of different ages and interests to take part, have fun and try new experiences.

BVPS is a forward-thinking and fully inclusive school. We value the contribution of our support staff and are committed to helping colleagues develop their skills and understanding through appropriate training and experience.

Whether you are studying at college, training to become a teacher, exploring a career in education or simply passionate about providing high-quality childcare, we would encourage you to apply.

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, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

We are looking for someone who will:

• adopt a warm, caring and friendly approach;
• be a positive role model for our children & support the delivery of safe, enjoyable and engaging activities;
• encourage children to be active through play and movement;
• bring their own ideas, creativity, strengths and personality to the provision;

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid Qualification

Essential Experience

• work positively as part of the Kids’ Club team;
• communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues;
• be organised, reliable and flexible and share our commitment to helping every child be the best that they can be.

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 will 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.