At a Glance
- Tasks: Create fun and engaging experiences for children through play and activities.
- Company: Join Milk Education, a purpose-driven agency focused on rewarding work.
- Benefits: Earn £16.50 – £17.00 per hour with flexible shifts and health support.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for their development is essential.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
Do you love creating fun, engaging experiences for children? Are you passionate about helping young people learn through play, build friendships, and enjoy a safe, supportive environment outside of the classroom? Milk Education is working in partnership with a fantastic primary school in Whickham, Gateshead, to recruit a Kids’ Club Assistant to support their popular wraparound childcare provision and school holiday clubs.
Role Overview
As a Kids’ Club Assistant, you’ll work with children from Nursery through to Year 6, delivering exciting activities, encouraging creativity and play, and helping create a welcoming environment where every child feels happy, safe, and included. Whether you’re leading games, getting stuck into arts and crafts, supporting outdoor play, or helping children unwind after the school day, no two days will be the same. This opportunity is perfect for energetic, caring individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting Children’s Play & Development
- Deliver fun, engaging indoor and outdoor activities for children of all ages
- Encourage creativity, teamwork, confidence, and independence through play
- Build positive relationships with children and support their social and emotional development
- Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every child can thrive
- Wraparound & Holiday Club Support
- Support breakfast, after-school, and holiday club sessions
- Supervise children during free play, structured activities, snacks, and mealtimes
- Prepare activity resources and maintain clean, organised play spaces
- Ensure children’s safety and wellbeing throughout each session
- Working as Part of the Team
- Work closely with colleagues, parents, and school staff
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and childcare policies at all times
- Contribute ideas for exciting activities and themed holiday club programmes
- Help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the provision
Essential Criteria
- Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, holiday club, sports coaching, or similar setting
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s wellbeing and development
- Positive, enthusiastic, and approachable personality
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, proactive, and flexible approach to work
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Must live locally to Gateshead – no relocation
Desirable:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
Why Work with Milk Education?
- Excellent rates of pay
- Flexible working opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support
- Free CPD and professional development
- Dedicated consultant available 24/7
- Referral bonus scheme
- Ongoing support with permanent opportunities
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines. Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Kid’s Club Assistant in Gateshead employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
