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Ref 197720
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 3 SCP 3.
Salary £12.85 an hour £24796 Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 4 hours a week.
Closing Date 03/10/2025.
Location
Eccleston Primary School, Doctors Lane, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RA (208 on roll)

Tel: 01257 451114
School website: www.ecclestonprimary.co.uk
Summary
After School Club Assistant Vacancy

Eccleston Primary School is seeking a friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic individual to join our thriving out of school club team.

This is a part-time, term-time only position working Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:15pm – 5:15pm (4 hours per week).

What the role involves:

  • Preparing and offering children a variety of healthy snacks.
  • Supporting and engaging pupils in enjoyable, age-appropriate activities.
  • Making sure all children are safe, happy, and well cared for by following school policies and safeguarding procedures.
  • Helping to keep the club space clean, organised, and welcoming.
  • Working closely with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive environment.

    What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience working with children is desirable.
  • A kind, patient and approachable manner.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Basic knowledge of food hygiene (training available if needed).
  • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and supporting children’s wellbeing.

    Application forms are available via the school office and must be completed to apply – CVs will not be accepted

    For more information about our school, please visit www.ecclestonprimary.net, email bursar@eccleston.lancs.sch.uk, or call 01257 451114.

    Rehabilitation

    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request.

    Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Ann Duckworth Business Manager
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Ann Duckworth bursar@eccleston.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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