Purpose of the Role

To provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing after school club environment for primary-aged children, delivering structured play activities and supporting pupils’ wellbeing in a small village school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a range of enjoyable, inclusive, and age-appropriate activities for children.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and wellbeing of all pupils at all times.
• Create a welcoming and positive environment that reflects the school’s values.
• Manage behaviour effectively using consistent and supportive strategies.
• Prepare and serve light snacks in line with school policies (including allergy awareness).
• Maintain accurate registers and ensure children are collected safely by authorised adults.
• Set up and tidy away equipment and resources before and after each session.
• Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and school staff.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or club setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Reliable, flexible, and approachable.

Desirable:

• Relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistant).
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience running clubs or structured activities.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and allergy awareness.

Personal Qualities

• Friendly and positive attitude.
• Enthusiastic and creative in engaging children.
• Calm and patient under pressure.
• Committed to supporting children’s development and wellbeing.
• Able to build strong relationships in a small village school community.

Additional Information

• The role is part-time, term-time only.
• Hours are spread across five afternoons per week (total 11.25 hours) (0.25 FTE).
• The hours will be 3:15pm until 5:30pm, Monday - Friday.
• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness 

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.  If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.