At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in after school activities and create a fun, safe environment.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, wellbeing support, and a welcoming community.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with children; previous experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and reliable After School Club Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team from September 2026. We are proud to offer a happy and rewarding working environment where staff and pupils enjoy positive relationships and where wellbeing and professional development are valued. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive contribution to their school experience.
Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage; however, we would welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic, positive and passionate about supporting young children. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both children and adults are essential.
What we offer:
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- Opportunities for professional development
- An excellent Employee Support Programme, including:
- Free counselling and wellbeing support
- Access to GP appointments
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A term-time wellbeing day
- Eye care scheme
- Free tea and coffee on site
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 3:30pm – 5:30pm, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Start Date: September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable number of applications be received.
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School caters for up to 230 children. Children can begin in the Nursery when they are 3, move into school at age 4 and remain until they are 7 when they transfer to Barton Junior School. The Early Years provision at Shatterlocks is highly regarded across the county with children enjoying a wealth of learning experiences and opportunities, ensuring a sound basis upon which future learning can be based. Children enjoy and achieve through a lively, inclusive curriculum, which is constantly evolving to develop a lifelong love of learning. The daily breakfast and after school clubs ensure that we offer wrap-around care to all our children.
At Shatterlocks, the relationship between children, staff, school and home is seen as vital to enabling all children to achieve their full potential. Barton Junior School is a two-form entry Junior school (ages 7-11) in the heart of Dover. We provide our children with an excellent continuation of their education from infant school. Our aim is for every child to reach their full potential through creating a stimulating and caring environment that provides challenges and enjoyment, where children’s natural curiosity and wonder about the world around them is encouraged, where children will thrive.
We believe in the partnership between home and school and believe ‘Together we make a difference.’ All members of the team play a vital part in achieving this and are recognised as valuable members of the school community.
Commitment to safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Legislation.
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