Afterschool Club Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school is seeking an enthusiastic Afterschool Club Assistant in Chelmsford, England. This part-time position involves supervising children aged 7-11, ensuring their safety, and engaging them in activities. The role requires creativity and flexibility, with the ideal candidate holding or being willing to obtain a Food Hygiene certificate. Join a supportive community that values diversity, and enhance the children's afterschool experience with your innovative ideas.

Benefits

Supportive team

Valuing cultural diversity

Friendly community

Qualifications

• Must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual.
• Able to engage effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Creative and open to new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure their safety at all times.
• Set up activities and engage with children during play.
• Prepare and clear away food.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Ability to engage with children

Creative and flexible

Education

Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC2589-103 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2, Point 3

Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Due to the increasing number of children attending our popular Afterschool Club, we are seeking to appoint an Afterschool Club Assistant to work alongside the Afterschool Club Supervisor, providing supervision and a snack to children aged 7 - 11 years old.

The position is for 2.75 hours per week, term time only, working Wednesday afternoons from 3:15pm - 6:00pm. This is for one evening per week, with the opportunity for more hours as sickness or holiday cover.

The role includes:

• Supervising children and ensuring their safety at all times.
• Setting up activities for children to optionally take part in and engaging with children in aspects of play and conversation.
• Preparing and clearing away food. The ideal candidate would hold a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undertake.

This is a part-time permanent position with an immediate start.

The successful candidate will be:

• an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with high expectations.
• motivated and able to engage with pupils, parents and other staff.
• creative, open and flexible to new ideas.

In return we offer:

• the support of an experienced team.
• a school that values and celebrates cultural diversity.
• a supportive and friendly community.

Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01245 250781. Or email [e-mail]

If you are the energising person we need, we want to hear from you. For more information about our School and Trust, please visit our website; https://www.perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk/

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

See attached Job Description for further details.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Samantha Edwards
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 7PP Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]