Out of School Club Assistant

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contribution

Professional development

Job summary

St Robert’s Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, invites applications for an Out of School Club Assistant. The role is permanent, term time only, with varied hours including 7.30am–8.45am and 3.30pm–5.30pm, starting November 2026.

The successful candidate will assist the Supervisor in delivering engaging sessions for school-age children. Experience with children, adaptability, and strong communication with pupils and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with school age children.
• Flexible and adaptable in their approach.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
• Warm, friendly and empathetic.
• Understanding of how individual children learn to ensure development.
• Committed to supporting the expected high standards of behaviour.
• Professional, responsible and aware of the need to maintain confidentiality.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in providing entertaining and engaging after-school sessions for children.
• Support the delivery of out of school club activities.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils.
• Ensure safeguarding and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Experienced with school age children

Flexible and adaptable

Effective communication

Warm and empathetic

Understanding of learning differences

Behaviour safeguarding

Confidentiality

Catholic ethos awareness

Job description

About the role:

• Permanent, Term Time Only
• Various hours to suit applicants
• Out of School Club times Monday to Friday 7.30am - 8.45am and then 3.30pm - 5.30pm
• Actual Salary £13.28 per hour
• Required from November 2026

We are looking for an Out of School Club Assistant who will be assisting the Supervisor in providing an entertaining and engaging weekday after school sessions for children, and is:

• Experienced in working with school age children
• Flexible and adaptable in their approach
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff
• Warm, friendly and empathetic
• Understanding of how individual children learn to ensure development
• Committed to supporting the expected high standards of behaviour
• Professional, responsible and aware of the need to maintain confidentiality
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school

What we can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming school where excellence is valued and celebrated
• Children who are enthusiastic, positive and prepared to work hard
• A strong and supportive leadership team and governing body, committed to developing our staff team
• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
• Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing

Visits to St. Robert’s, Harrogate are warmly welcomed; please contact Joan Gamble, Office Manager on 01423 504730 [e-mail] to make an appointment.

• Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9am
• Interviews: Wednesday 4 November 2026

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.