After School Club Assistant

About the job

Key information

• Willows After School Club – Preston Primary School, Yeovil
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 3.20pm–4.30pm, term time only
• Potential additional hours: The session may extend until 5.15pm in the future.
• Salary: £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay
• Contract: permanent variable hour

Are you enthusiastic about working with children?

Willows After School Club, based at Preston Primary School in Yeovil, is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable After School Club Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can help create a safe, happy and welcoming environment, and is committed to supporting children’s wellbeing and development at the end of the school day.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about helping children feel safe, included and valued, and who can contribute to a positive, fun and engaging after-school experience.

What will I be doing?

As an After School Club Assistant, you will help provide a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment for children attending the club.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of fun, age-appropriate activities, games, crafts and play opportunities.
• Building positive, respectful relationships with children and encouraging their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Promoting children’s wellbeing, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Supervising children and ensuring their safety at all times.
• Supporting snack time and maintaining appropriate standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and behaviour policies and procedures.
• Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support children’s needs.
• Helping maintain a clean, organised and welcoming club environment.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will be:

• Caring, patient, approachable and enthusiastic.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Confident in communicating with children and adults.
  • Able to use initiative and respond calmly to children’s needs.
  • Committed to promoting equality, inclusion and positive behaviour.
  • Willing to undertake relevant training and follow all club policies and procedures.
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Experience of working with children in a school, nursery, after-school club or similar setting would be an advantage. Relevant childcare qualifications and paediatric first aid training would also be desirable; however, applicants who demonstrate the right attitude and commitment to children’s wellbeing are encouraged to apply.

What is in it for me?

• The opportunity to make a positive difference to children’s lives.
• A supportive team environment.
• Work that fits around school hours, with no regular Friday working.
• Opportunities to develop skills and undertake relevant training.

Supporting documents and information

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Willows After School Club and Preston Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment procedures will be followed throughout the recruitment process. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including:

• Verification of identity and the right to work in the UK.
• Appropriate employment and character references, including checks on relevant employment history.
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check where legally applicable to the role.
• Verification of relevant qualifications, where applicable.
• Any other checks required for the position in accordance with current safeguarding guidance.

Applicants will be asked to provide a complete employment history and explain any gaps. Information will be considered fairly and in accordance with relevant legislation and safeguarding requirements.

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to clarify information provided in their application and to discuss any relevant safeguarding matters at interview.

All staff must be willing to undertake appropriate safeguarding and child protection training and comply with the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

How to apply

If you are enthusiastic about helping children enjoy a safe, happy and positive end to their school day, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to Charlotte Whetham
willowchildcare.prestonprimary@gmail.com

Closing date: 23 November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Willows After School Club and Preston Primary School are committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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