After School Club Assistant

Job details

Salary: Actual salary £6,289

Employer: Buckland St. Mary C of E Primary School

Location: Chard, Somerset,

Contract type: Fixed term, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 10 August 2026 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

11.25 hours per week Monday – Friday 3.15 – 5.30 for 38 weeks
Somerset Grade 15 – Actual salary £6,289
Maternity cover fixed term until 31/05/2027
Start date – 04.09.2026

The Academies for Character and Excellence believes in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and our shared outcomes are rooted in excellence, each of our twenty schools across Devon and Somerset, are committed to a strong ethos and culture. The schools in our trust work together to ensure that we translate our vision of excellence into everyday practice.

What will I be doing?

We are looking for a Supervision Out of School Assistant to join our team and lead our established after school club, where children regularly attend and enjoy the opportunity to take part in games and activities. As a Supervision Out of School Assistant, you will be working to provide a caring and secure environment for the pupils who attend the after-school club. You will provide engaging activities for our children and develop good working with children and parents alike.

What is in it for me?

At Buckland we share a passionate commitment to learning and recognise the uniqueness of individual learners. Our vision for children to have ‘life in all its fullness’ is driven by our desire to offer the best possible education for our pupils and we achieve this with strong partnerships with parents and the local community.

DBS check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.

Supporting documents and information

If you would like any further information, an informal conversation or to arrange a school tour, please contact Buckland St Mary Primary School, on 01460 234251.

An application form is available to download from the trust website or you can email our HR Advisor andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk

Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am on Monday 10 August 2026 with Interview date to be advised