Ideal for child social workers, carers, or teaching assistants looking for part-time hours, this role enables you to keep making a difference while developing the skills you already have— with the added benefit of your daytime remaining free for other work, commitments, or leisure.
Location
Glaisdale Primary School, Whitby
Contract
Fixed term contract until August 2027 (with potential to be extended depending on uptake of club)
Hours / Working Pattern
Mon‑Fri (3.30‑5pm) with scope for additional hours.
Salary / Hourly Rate
Grade CD, £12.85 - £13.47 per hour
Closing Date
11:59pm Wednesday 17th June 2026
Start Date
September 2026
Glaisdale school currently has 27 pupils on roll across two classes: Explorers (EYFS/KS1) and Adventurers (KS2). We have an established new staff team who have worked hard to develop our curriculum, sports offer, rights respecting schools and EYFS provision. As a result, the school has recently received an Outstanding judgement in its last Ofsted inspection.
Our children love the great outdoors, and our rural location provides lots of opportunities for sport and adventurous activities.
Staff have developed excellent relationships with our parents and 100% of those completing a recent survey said they would recommend Glaisdale to other parents.
After School Club Overview
Glaisdale Primary School is delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new After School Club!
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our senior staff to create engaging activities and plans for this exciting new provision.
Our After School Club welcomes pupils aged 4‑11; we anticipate a group size of up to 10 children and likely fewer in the initial months of the provision.
You will have the chance to independently deliver and supervise activities, with the full support of our Headteacher and Teacher in Charge to help plan and manage resources.
We are looking for individuals with experience working with children, whether in play work or educational settings. If you have a passion for creating fun and educational experiences, we would love to hear from you!
Key Duties
- Welcome everyone with enthusiasm. Keep track of arrivals so we always know who’s joining the fun.
- Deliver engaging activities. Create a mix of safe, enjoyable, and imaginative games and projects that get everyone involved. (You will be supported by senior staff with activity planning and resources)
- Prepare tasty, healthy snacks. Serve refreshments that keep the group energised, and handle setup and tidying with confidence.
- Set up an inviting space. Make sure the room is ready with everything needed for crafts, games, challenges, or chill‑out time.
- Be the calm, caring helper. Offer basic first aid for minor bumps and scrapes, keeping everyone reassured.
- Support with practical tasks, from helping organise belongings to checking in when someone feels unwell, be ready to lend a hand.
- Champion safety and wellbeing. Maintain clear supervision so everyone can relax, have fun, and feel safe throughout the session.
- An understanding of and commitment to the provision of good quality childcare.
- An understanding of food hygiene rules.
- Ability to plan and deliver safe activities relevant to the age of the children.
- Some experience of working with children in a play work or educational setting.
- Current first aid certificate.
This role is ideal for
- Childminders looking to transition to a school‑based setting.
- Newly qualified teaching assistants looking to develop further experience working with children.
- Child social workers or carers looking to move away from a full‑time role whilst still working with children.
Commitment to diversity and safeguarding
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is in regulated activity, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
