Before and After School Care Assistant

Highfieldsouthfarnham; Farnham; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Surrey is looking for a dedicated Before and After School Care Assistant to support children aged 4-11 during breakfast and after school clubs. This role involves working 21.25 hours a week during term time and is crucial for providing a safe and engaging environment for young learners. Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm and care, along with a commitment to safeguarding. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring attitude required.
• Experience with children aged 4–11 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children during Breakfast and After School Clubs.
• Engage with children in activities and supervise their safety.

Job description

* Before and After School Care Assistant# Before and After School Care AssistantEmployerLocation: Farnham, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £12,239 (£24,735 FTE Equivalent)Posted: 4th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 15th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1522730Job Reference: HSF2025BASCStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1522730* Share :We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team as a Before and After School Care Assistant for our Breakfast Club and After School Club, supporting children aged 4–11 who attend Highfield South Farnham.This role totals 21.25 hours a week, term-time-only (38 weeks per year) and runs Monday to Friday. Our Breakfast Club operates from 7:30am to 8:45am, and our After School Club from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.For more details, please refer to the attached job description. We also warmly welcome visits to the school prior to submitting an application.Highfield South Farnham is part of South Farnham Educational Trust which is a multi-academy trust which currently consists of eleven schools. We also have an associate member of the Trust - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School. Our thriving School Centred Initial Teacher Training establishment (SCITT) is an outstanding, innovative, well-established and highly respected provider of Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training. It has over 100 trainees and from September 2021 South Farnham School was awarded Teaching School Hub status.Highfield South FarnhamSchool is a two-form entry primary school with a Nursery, catering for children from three years. Since working with the Trust it has become an ‘Outstanding’ school with a rapidly growing reputation for high-qualityprovision.South Farnham Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible and you are welcome to arrange a visit to meet the team.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Highfield South Farnham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Highfield South FarnhamPart of### South Farnham Educational Trust