After School Club Assistant or After School Club Supervisory Assistant

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Brighton is seeking After School Club Assistants to support children in primary school settings. Successful candidates will have a caring disposition and some interest or experience in childcare, as well as the ability to promote participation in various activities. Training will be provided, and the role is fixed term to 31 August 2026, with hours primarily on Thursdays and/or Fridays from 3 to 6 pm. The ideal candidates will also assist children with additional needs. Applications are accepted via email.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required for Assistant role, training provided.
• Supervisory Assistant role requires experience with primary age children.
• Understanding of health and safety issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children requiring additional support, including social communication.
• Guide children to participate in a variety of activities.
• Ensure health and safety during playtime.

Skills

Experience working with children

Caring and patient manner

Interest in childcare

Job description

After School Club Assistant or After School Club Supervisory Assistant

Posted on 19 December 2025

• Salary £26,403 - £27,694 pro rata (Scale 3 or 4a depending on experience)
• Contract Term Time - Fixed Term
• Closing Date Apply by 8 January 2026

Location

Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton

Job Summary

• Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45900
• Positions available 1
• Working hours Thursday and/or Friday 3-6pm (3 hours per afternoon)
• Closing date 8 January 2026
• Job category Support Staff - Education
• Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
• Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

After School Club Assistant or After School Club Supervisory Assistant

Are you looking to gain experience working with children in a school setting, or do you have experience as a Playworker or working with children?

If you are good with children and have a genuine interest in childcare we would like to hear from you.

Paid weeks per year: 43.89 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: likely to be to 31 August 2026

Start date: ASAP (on completion of relevant employment checks)

About the role

As an Assistant, previous experience in a similar role is not essential as training will be provided. Suitable candidates will be expected to have a caring and patient manner along with some knowledge or experience of providing opportunities and guidance for our children to participate in and enjoy a varied range of activities.

As a Supervisory Assistant, experience of working with children of a primary age is required as well, along with an interest in the play and emotional needs of children and an understanding of health and safety issues.

The Westdene After School Club has over 50 pupils attending per afternoon and therefore new activity ideas are always welcome.

This post will primarily be supporting children who require additional support, including help with social communication, social play and some self-care routines, including using cutlery and toileting.

Location: Westdene Primary School
Hours: Thursday and/or Friday, 3pm to 6pm

For further information, please contact the school office at Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN. Telephone: [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday 8th Januaryby midday

Interview date: Thursday 15th or Friday 16th January

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: [e-mail]

Telephone:[phone]

Website: www.westdeneprimary.co.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Westdene Primary School is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Job Description and Person Specification - Supervisory Assistant
• Job Description and Person Specification - Assistant
• Application Form