We are seeking to recruit an After School Club Assistant to work at Sherard Primary school, to start as soon as possible, working 3.30pm – 5.00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for 4hours 30minutes per week, term time only (38 weeks) on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Headteacher, the role of After School Club Assistant is to provide support in all aspects of running the club, working as part of the team to ensure that children are eating and playing in a safe, friendly environment.

Experience of working within a similar role with children and the ability to understand key policies e.g. Child Protection and Behaviour Management are essential. Along with good interpersonal skills, you will be able to work flexibly within the team, and will be respectful and caring towards the pupils.

About Sherard Primary School

·         Children are at the heart of all decisions made

·         Love of learning for pupils and staff

·         We develop the whole child

·         We embrace and celebrate differences

·         We value collaboration in all forms

As a leading, high performing education provider, the Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a multi-academy trust currently educating around 2,500 pupils from the age of 2 to 16.  Our schools are based in the town of Melton Mowbray and surrounding villages in the Borough of Melton and are easily commutable from Grantham, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Oakham. 

As an organization, we are always looking to develop our staff to grow their career with us through mentoring and professional development opportunities. Our staff are driven by one main vision, to do our best for every single pupil so that they can develop to their full potential, to act courageously and with integrity in all that they do.

The successful candidate will need to be an organised and creative person with good IT skills and a commitment to transforming the life choices of young people.  You will also need to be confident in the use of IT and be able to assist in preparing materials for lessons.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Our Senior Leadership Team work collaboratively across the Trust to enhance each school, whilst allowing them to keep their own sense of individuality.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Inclusivity

-       We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

-       Educating today, empowering tomorrow – a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

-       Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits  

-       High quality continuous professional development throughout the year

-       Career progression opportunities within the Trust

-       Occupational sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay

-       Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

-       Cycle to Work Scheme

-       Free eye care tests

-       On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BR/SRD/GRV)

-       Employee wellbeing schemes

-       Accessible central services including HR, finance, and IT.

-       A minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Further information

The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, contributory public-sector pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement:

·         Annual Salary: £2,515.71 - £2,535.49 (FTE £24,804 - £24,999)

·         Local Government Pension Scheme membership

·         5.7 weeks paid holiday entitlement

Application deadline – Midnight, Sunday 28^th June 2026

Interviews – Thursday 2^nd July 2026

Start date – 26^th August 2026