OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Pro-rata salary

Job summary

Holme Slack Community Primary School in Preston is seeking a caring Afterschool Club Assistant to support children aged 3-11 during afterschool provision. You will help with snacks, activities, and safeguarding in a warm, inclusive environment.

You should have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent, experience with children, and be a team player who communicates well. The role is part-time during term time, with pro-rata pay and salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent qualification.
• Functional level of English & Mathematics (GCSE preferred).
• Functional level of ICT.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a range of healthy snacks for children.
• Engage in fun, engaging activities that children enjoy.
• Ensure every child feels safe, happy and looked after.
• Keep the club area clean, tidy and inviting.
• Work closely with a supportive team to create a warm, inclusive environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures to promote children's safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Level 2 qualification

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Food hygiene training

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English & Mathematics (functional)

Functional ICT

NVQ Level 3 (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Job description

Location: Holme Slack Community Primary School, Manor House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HP (195 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.holmeslackprimary.co.uk

Summary: Holme Slack Community Primary School & Nursery is a welcoming and vibrant school at the heart of our community in Preston. We pride ourselves on nurturing a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best.

We are looking for a caring enthusiastic and reliable Afterschool Club Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting children aged 3-11 during our afterschool provision.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and serving a range of healthy snacks for our children.
• Getting involved in fun, engaging activities that children love.
• Making sure every child feels safe, happy, and well looked after.
• Helping to keep our club area clean, tidy, and inviting.
• Working closely with a supportive team to create a warm, inclusive environment.
• Promoting children's safety and wellbeing by following safeguarding procedures and helping to create a secure, caring environment where every child can thrive.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• You have experience working with children.
• You’re kind, patient, and approachable.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with others.
• You’re willing to complete food hygiene training if needed.

To find out more about us, feel free to visit our website, email [e-mail] or call 01772 795257.

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.

Salary can be negotiated depending on qualifications and experience.

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.

The closing date is 30/10/2026 at 12 noon.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent qualification
• Functional level of English & Mathematics (GCSE Preferable)
• Functional level of ICT

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent qualification
• Paediatric First Aid qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children and families
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding children

Equal Opportunities statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation 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.