After School Club Leader

Gillamoor C of E (VC) Primary School

* Please note:

the Diocese of York is not the employer*

After school club leader

11.25 hours per week (3.15 pm to 5.30 pm daily), term time only

Fixed term until July 2027 (depending on funding and uptake)

To start April 2026

This role might suit you if you are:

• Teaching assistants looking for additional working hours
• Newly qualified teaching assistants looking to develop further experience working with children
• Childminders or carers looking to transition to a school-based setting
• Education/childcare students looking for a part time role to balance around their studies.
• We are looking for individuals with experience working with children, whether in play work or educational settings. If you have a passion for creating fun and educational experiences, we would love to hear from you!

• Welcome everyone with enthusiasm. Keep track of arrivals so we always know who’s joining the fun.
• Deliver engaging activities. Create a mix of safe, enjoyable, and imaginative games and projects that get everyone involved. (You will be supported by staff with activity planning and resources)
• Prepare tasty, healthy snacks. Serve refreshments that keep the group energised, and handle setup and tidying with confidence.
• Set up an inviting space. Make sure the room is ready with everything needed for crafts, games, challenges, or chill‑out time.
• Be the calm, caring helper. Offer basic first aid for minor bumps and scrapes, keeping everyone reassured.
• Support with practical tasks. From helping organise belongings to checking in when someone feels unwell, be ready to lend a hand.
• Champion safety and wellbeing. Maintain clear supervision so everyone can relax, have fun, and feel safe throughout the session.
• An understanding of and commitment to the provision of good quality childcare
• An understanding of food hygiene rules
• Ability to plan and deliver safe activities relevant to the age of the children
• Some experience of working with children in a play work or educational setting
• Current first aid certificate

Our wraparound care offer is expanding so we are searching for someone with a keen interest to lead this provision. We will be offering after school club each day 3.15 pm to 5.30 pm and you will be responsible for a group (up to 15 pupils) of children aged 4-11years. It is expected that you will work in partnership with school staff to plan activities and resources.

You will setup after school club with a range of activities to promote engagement and enjoyment, including a healthy snack. It is important that you are able to remain calm and supportive in all situations and are able to promote children to be as independent as possible.

• A warm, friendly and happy school where there is a culture of kindness, respect and support for each other
• Happy children who are enthusiastic and engaged in their learning
• Supportive parents who are proud to send their children to our village school
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments
• A staff team that truly values the contribution of each member

To confirm your interest, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs Hugill, School Business Manager

Shortlisting: week commencing 9 March 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted as soon as possible by email and telephone to confirm interview details.

Interviews: 17 March 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for this post. This post will be subject to enhanced checks. procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

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