School Breakfast Club/After School Club Assistant - Flexible Hours

Active Stars; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount for your own children

Uniform provided

Friendly and supportive team

Club Lead opportunity

Job summary

Active Stars in Crawley is seeking a friendly School Breakfast Club/After School Club Assistant to join our wraparound care team. The role involves working with primary school children aged 4–11, helping run activities, prep snacks, and ensure the club runs smoothly during morning and after-school sessions.

Shifts are flexible, making this ideal for someone looking for a few mornings or afternoons a week. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and we offer staff discounts, uniform, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in a similar environment is beneficial.
• An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children during free play and activities
• Helping run games, crafts and other fun activities
• Preparing and serving snacks/breakfast
• Helping set up and tidy away the club space
• Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
• Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures
• Supporting the Club Manager with the day-to-day running of the club

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

School Breakfast Club/After School Club Assistant - Flexible Hours

We’re a friendly, Ofsted-registered wraparound care provider based in Crawley or/and Horley looking for someone reliable and enthusiastic to join our after-school club team.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive team creating a fun and relaxed environment where children can play, socialise and unwind before or after the school day.

This role involves working with primary school children aged 4–11, helping to run activities, supporting play, preparing snacks and helping ensure the club runs smoothly each day.

Shifts are flexible and may vary during the week, so this role would suit someone looking for a few mornings or afternoons a week rather than a full-time role.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting children during free play and activities

Helping run games, crafts and other fun activities

Preparing and serving snacks/breakfast

Helping set up and tidy away the club space

Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children

Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures

Supporting the Club Manager with the day-to-day running of the club

What we offer

Staff discount for your own children attending the club

Uniform provided

A friendly and supportive team environment

Opportunity to take on additional responsibility for the right candidate (Club Lead role)

What we’re looking for

Someone friendly, positive and enthusiastic

Reliable and punctual, as the club relies on staff being on time each day

Comfortable working with primary school aged children

Able to work well as part of a team

Experience working with children or in a similar environment is beneficial

Experience could include roles such as Teaching Assistant, sports coach, playworker, childcare assistant, student studying childcare or education, or anyone who enjoys working with children.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required (or willingness to obtain one).

We follow safer recruitment practices, including reference checks and background screening, to ensure a safe environment for both staff and children.