AFTER SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANT

Location

Holme Slack Community Primary School, Manor House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HP (210 on roll)

Tel: 01772 795257
School website: www.holmeslackprimary.co.uk

Summary

Holme Slack Community Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant school at the heart of our community in Preston. We pride ourselves on nurturing a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best.

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Afterschool Club Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting children aged 4–11 during our afterschool provision.

About the Role
As our Afterschool Club Assistant, you will:

Help create a safe, stimulating and fun environment for children after the school day

Support in planning and delivering a variety of engaging activities (arts & crafts, games, sports, etc.)

Encourage positive behaviour and friendships

Assist with preparing snacks and supervising mealtimes

Work closely with other team members to ensure the wellbeing of every child

Why Join Us?

A supportive and friendly school team

A positive working environment where children are at the heart of everything we do

The chance to make a real difference to children’s wellbeing and enjoyment

How to apply:
We’d love to hear from you! Please note that CVs are not accepted, applications must be made using the application form attached. Please email completed applications to recruitment@holmeslack.lancs.sch.uk

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.

Holme Slack Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Relevant Child Care qualification (L3 or equivalent)

First Aid

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Ability to relate well to children

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to organise resources

Good communication skills

Flexible attitude to work

Desirable Experience

Ability to use relevant technology 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like any additional imformation please email recruitment@holmeslack.lancs.sch.uk

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.

 

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.