OUT OF SCHOOL ASSISTANT

Location

Up Holland Roby Mill COfE Voluntary Aided Primary School, School Lane, Roby Mill, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0QR (24 on roll)

Tel: 01695 622536
School website: https://www.robymill.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Out of School Club Assistant to provide 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.

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:

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

Help with administrative tasks, such as record-keeping and communication with parents 

Maintain 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. Initially it will be for a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3.15pm to 5.35pm with a possibility to increase hours in the future.

The closing date is 12 noon 17/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

Please see attached Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

Please see attached Person Specification

Child Care Qualification

Paediatric First Aid  (if not you will need to undertake this training)

Essential Experience

Please see attached Person Specification/Job Description

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply) 

Desirable Experience

Please see attached Person Specification/job Description

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:

contact the Headteacher at head@robymill.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

24/11/2025 

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.