Contract: Fixed Term until July 2027 (subject to funding and uptake)
Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week (3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location:Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Are you passionate about helping children thrive?
Snainton Church of England Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and organised individual to lead our expanding After School Club provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the life of our school, creating a safe, engaging and enjoyable environment where children can relax, socialise, explore new interests and have fun after the school day ends.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to increase your hours, currently working in childcare and interested in moving into a school environment, or seeking valuable experience alongside your studies, we would love to hear from you.
This role could be perfect for you if you are:
- A Teaching Assistant looking to expand your working hours
- Working in early years or childcare and interested in joining a school setting
- Keen to gain broader experience working with children aged 4 to 11
- Looking for a rewarding part-time role that fits around study or other commitments
- Passionate about making a difference to children's lives
What we're looking for
We are seeking someone who is:
- Committed to becoming part of our village school family
- Passionate about supporting children to achieve their best
- Ambitious and committed to high standards
- Dynamic, enthusiastic and creative
- Calm, caring and supportive in all situations
- An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships
- Well organised and able to manage time and resources effectively
- Respectful of confidentiality and professional responsibilities
About the role
As our After School Club Leader, you will take responsibility for delivering a high-qualitywraparound care provision for up to 15 children aged 4 to 11 years.
Working closely with teachers and the Headteacher, you will:
- Plan and lead engaging activities that promote enjoyment, creativity and wellbeing
- Create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all children
- Provide a healthy snack as part of the provision
- Encourage children's independence, confidence and social development
- Set up and organise resources for each session
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop a growing provision that is highly valuedby our school community.
Why join Snainton Church of England Primary School?Our children grow in confidence throughout their time with us, inspired by our vision to "be thechange they want to see in the world."
We are proud to be a welcoming village school where strong relationships, high aspirations and aculture of kindness sit at the heart of everything we do.
When you join our team, you will benefit from:
- A warm, friendly and supportive school community
- Happy, enthusiastic children who are proud of their school
- Positive and respectful relationships between staff and pupils
- Supportive parents who value our school
- Inspiring indoor and outdoor learning environments
- Exciting projects to further develop our outdoor spaces
- A leadership team that welcomes creativity and new ideas
- A staff team that genuinely values every member's contribution
Ask yourself:
- Would you enjoy working with children who are eager to learn and proud of their school?
- Do you value being part of a supportive and caring team?
- Are you looking for a role where your ideas, creativity and enthusiasm will be encouraged?
If the answer is yes, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 18th September 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted as soon as possible by email and telephone.
Safeguarding
Snainton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)check and all relevant pre-employment safeguarding checks.
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