After School Club Assistant

Join Our Team as an After School Club Assistant at Blackhorse Primary School!

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: 15 per week (Monday to Friday, 3.15pm-3.30pm, term time only excluding INSET days)

Salary (Actual): £8,839.25 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Application Closing Date: 22/09/2026 (9am) - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date: 30/09/2026

The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child’s day? Are you ready for an exciting journey in education, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference? We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity in our After School Club to continue our provision of wrap around care.

In this position you will create a welcoming and supportive environment for the members of the club. Working alongside two other after school club assistants you will be responsible for the management of the behaviour of members of the club, assist with the tidying of the venue after use and prompt children for taking responsibility for housekeeping. You will support the aims and ethos of the school, be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

The successful candidates will:

• Be passionate about making a difference to all children
• Have experience of supporting children, ideally within a pre-school, school setting or classroom environment
• Have experience of working with children
• Be willing to engage in further training
• Have the ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of colleagues, children and families
• Have two fully supportive employment references
• Be aspirational for every child and believe that all pupils can learn – even if they haven’t learnt something yet

Fluency Duty

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Trust and School

Blackhorse Primary School is a two-form entry primary school and a founding member of The Leaf Trust, a family of 18 schools (14 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant), united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023.

OFSTED said the following about our school in November 2025:

“Children arrive at Blackhorse with a skip in their step and a smile on their faces. The School’s mantra of ‘champions are built, not born’ is central... it is the golden thread that runs throughout all aspects of school life. There is deliberate intention to provide pupils with a comprehensive range of enrichment opportunities. Inclusion is a considerable strength. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Staff feel proud to work in the school and feel valued.”

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join one of the most popular and over-subscribed schools in the county, with a strong track record for developing staff.
• A Great Working Environment: Join a skilled, supportive and highly motivated team with a warm, inclusive ethos, strong community links, and a culture where colleagues support one another to be the best they can be.
• A Modern Learning Environment: Work in a well-equipped building with attractive outdoor spaces that enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaboration and Shared Learning: Work closely with colleagues across the Trust and with partner schools, benefiting from shared expertise and partnership working.
• Professional Growth and Career Progression: Benefit from high-quality CPD, apprenticeship opportunities, and expert coaching and mentoring, with clear pathways for career development and progression across our network of 18 schools.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing through an annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular staff voice opportunities, and access to a comprehensive medical support package including physiotherapy, counselling, mental health services and more — all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to a retail discount platform to support your financial wellbeing.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Blackhorse Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

School Visits

Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.

How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Fast Apply’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CVs.

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