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Ref 198066
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 3.
Salary £24796 to £ 25185 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (January 2026 ) .
Hours 19 hours a week.
Closing Date 03/11/2025.
Location
Longton Primary School, School Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA (209 on roll)

Tel: 01772 612495
School website: www.longton.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
About the School and Club:

Join a well-established and highly popular after-school club renowned for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. Our school takes pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative team, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and engaging activities. You will work with children who are a true delight—happy, confident, and thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community committed to making a positive impact on children's lives.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Out of School Club Assistant to support the Club Manager in providing high-quality care and activities for children in the afterschool club. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and caring environment, promoting physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of the children, and assisting the Club Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of the club.

If you are a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about working with children, please apply with our application form and a covering letter outlining your experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Club Manager in planning and implementing play activities and outings for children 
  • Provide a high standard of care and support for children, including those with special needs 
  • Manage and supervise children during club activities, ensuring their safety and well-being 
  • Assist with the preparation and serving of snacks and meals 
  • Help with administrative tasks, such as record-keeping and communication with parents 
  • Support the Club Manager in maintaining a clean and safe environment 
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of special events and activities 

    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.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Child Care Qualification if not you will need to undertake one if successfully appointed.
  • Pediatric First Aid  if not you will need to undertake this training
    • Essential Experience
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply) 
    • Desirable Experience
  • Previous experience working with children in a similar setting 
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Basic first aid and child protection training (or willingness to complete) 


    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Headteacher - Julie Brown
    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 or available from school office. Please return completed applications electronically to: Bursar@longton.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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