Out of school club Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Bishopthorpe; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free childcare for first month

52% discount based on working hours

31 days holiday + birthday off

Access to The National College for培训

Volunteer day

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools

Blue Light Card discounts

Résumé du poste

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking an Out of School Club Practitioner for the Bishopthorpe site. You will help children settle in mornings, unwind after school, and enjoy varied holiday club experiences. The role supports breakfast clubs, after‑school activities, and seasonal programmes with a friendly, inclusive approach.

Hours are 25 per week, Monday to Friday, with split shifts. Pay is £13.79 per hour, based on experience, and the role runs year‑round with holiday club hours during

Qualifications

• Experience with children in nursery, school, out of school club or holiday club is beneficial.
• Ability to support children through play and social activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safe working practices.

Responsabilités

• Create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels welcome.
• Help plan and deliver activities around children’s interests, including creative play and outdoor adventures.
• Listen to children’s ideas and involve them in decisions about their time at the club.
• Support children’s wellbeing, independence, friendships, and positive behaviour.
• Assist with breakfast, snacks, and routines, following dietary needs.
• Support safe arrivals, departures, and handovers following club procedures.
• Build positive relationships with families and share information with colleagues.
• Keep spaces and resources clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures, maintaining records and raising concerns.
• Support holiday club activities with energy and ideas.

Connaissances

Warm approachable manner

Creativity & enthusiasm

Reliability

Safeguarding awareness

Description du poste

Join Our Team as an Out of School Club Practitioner

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing — little humans and big humans alike. As an Out of School Club Practitioner at Bishopthorpe, you’ll help create a welcoming community where children feel heard, included, and confident to get involved.

From breakfast club to after-school activities and holiday adventures, you’ll bring your care, enthusiasm, and ideas to experiences children look forward to.

Why Join Our Team?

We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here’s what that means for you:

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.
• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £13.79 - £13.79 per Hour, based on experience.

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday–Friday. During term time, you’ll work split shifts: 7.15am–9am for breakfast club and 3pm–6.15pm for after-school club.

This is a year-round role. You’ll also work your contracted hours during school holidays, supporting our holiday club. Holiday club shift times will be confirmed by the setting.

Location

Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery & Out of School Club Bishopthorpe
Old School House
Bishopthorpe
North Yorkshire
YO23 2RE

Where You'll Be Working

Based in a listed former school building opposite Bishopthorpe library, our nursery has a home-from-home feel, with four rooms, three gardens, and an onsite Forest School.

Our Out of School and Holiday Club is attached to the local school. From arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, we give children space to follow their interests, enjoy friendships, and relax.

Our kitchen team prepares fresh, organic food onsite for children and staff. Mabel, our nursery dog, attends two days a week and is training to become a therapy dog for children.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside the club team, you’ll help children settle into their mornings, unwind after school, and enjoy varied experiences during the school holidays.

One moment you might be welcoming children over breakfast. The next, you could be helping organise an outdoor game, joining in with a craft activity, or offering a quieter space for someone who needs it.

Your role will include:

• Creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and valued
• Helping plan and deliver activities around children’s interests, including creative play, outdoor adventures, and quieter choices
• Listening to children’s ideas and involving them in decisions about their time at the club
• Supporting children’s wellbeing, independence, friendships, and positive behaviour with patience and consistency
• Helping with breakfast, snacks, and everyday routines, following individual dietary and allergy requirements
• Supporting safe arrivals, departures, and school handovers, following club procedures
• Building positive relationships with families and sharing relevant information with colleagues
• Keeping activity spaces and resources clean, organised, and ready for use
• Following safeguarding, health and safety procedures, maintaining records as required, and raising concerns promptly
• Supporting holiday club activities during school holidays, bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the team

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. In your role, that means being reliable, listening with care, and working together to make each session a positive experience.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience working with children in a nursery, school, out of school club, or holiday club would be beneficial.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine interest in supporting school-aged children through play and positive relationships
• A warm, approachable manner and a caring, inclusive outlook
• Creativity and enthusiasm, with a willingness to get involved in activities
• An understanding that children need choices, time with friends, and opportunities to relax
• Reliability and the ability to work closely with colleagues
• A commitment to safeguarding and following safe working practices
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take guidance from the team
• Availability to work the split shifts above and your contracted hours during school holidays

We’re looking for someone who knows when to bring energy, when to offer encouragement, and when to give children space to follow their own ideas.

If you have any questions about the role, our Recruitment Team will be happy to help at [e-mail]

Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.