[260709D] After School Club Assistant at Morice Town Primary Academy

Morice Town Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional and experience After School Club Assistant to join the School in September 2026.

Post: After School Club Assistant 

Location: Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade A Point 3, £24, 796

Actual Annual Salary: £6709 Pro Rata

Contract Type:  Permanent

Contract Hours: 11.25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic School Club Assistant to join our Afterschool Club provision from September 2026.  We are seeking to employ a creative individual who will make a positive contribution to our busy and friendly club.  The role will require:

• To ensure the smooth and reliable operation of the club
• To provide a stimulating environment for the children with creative and play opportunities
• To assist in ensuring the safety of all those children at the club
• To act in a responsible manner towards the children at all times
• To be responsible for ensuring that play materials and equipment are properly used, maintained
• To assist with the day to day administration and record-keeping
• Preparing and serving afternoon snack to the children
• Escorting children

About the successful candidate

• Experience of working with parents and carers from a range of cultural backgrounds, encouraging full participation in their children's play and learning opportunities
• Experience of working as part of team providing high quality childcare services
• At least 2 years' experience of working with children in the 4-11 years age range and their families
• Knowledge of child protection issues and policies and relevant Safeguarding procedures
• Already holding a first aid and/or food hygiene qualification would be advantageous.

About the School

Morice Town Primary Academy is a popular and successful school within the local and wider area. The children are aged 4 - 11 years old and we have a single form entry. Our children feel safe, cared for and well looked after. We have a strong bond with our parents as well as the community as a whole.

In return, we can offer you:

• Happy, engaged children who love to learn.
• Friendly and supportive staff.
• Providing you with the opportunity to work alongside other experienced members of the school and academy trust staff.
• A hardworking but caring environment where the children thrive.
• Working with children who have a desire to learn and do well.
• Access to Reach South Multi Academy Trust’s high quality continuous professional development programme.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence. 

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment Team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is Saturday 5th September 2026

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday 15th September 2026

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.