After-School Club Assistant

After-School Club Assistant - St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 13 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 2:45pm -6:00pm)

Salary: SC1 NJC point 3 Actual Salary £7,577 (FTE £25,614)

Term Time only: 38 weeks per annum

Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)

Deadline for application: 9am on Friday 6th November

Interview date: Week beginning 9th November - TBC

Start: As soon as possible

Benefits

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Tax Free Childcare

- Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Play Assistant to join our thriving After-School Club, that has over 100 children attend each evening. Your role will involve working under the direction of the ASC Manager to provide a fun, caring and secure environment for the pupils. You will join the team to design engaging activities, provide simple snacks and work to develop good working relationships with children and parents alike.

St Leonard's CofE Primary School currently has approximately 600 pupils, set on a large plot, the school benefits from large open spaces for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school has experienced continued growth and success and is proud to serve the community with links to the local church and charities. The staff at St Leonard's CofE Primary School are a positive, hard-working team, dedicated to being the ‘best that they can be’.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. You will have good interpersonal skills and a fun approach to inspiring children’s play.

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any queries when applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9am on 6th November 2026. Interviews will be held week beginning 9th November.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.