Out of Hours Assistant

Connected Local Government; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in North East England is seeking an Out of Hours Assistant to support their wraparound care provision. This part-time role involves safeguarding children and preparing activities for them in a school environment. The ideal candidate is warm, caring, and demonstrates strong communication skills in English. Flexible work hours are offered, with a minimum of 5 hours per week. Commitment to safeguarding is essential, as well as the ability to maintain good hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Warm and caring individual needed.
• Ability to support children during play.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during after school wraparound.
• Prepare and assist with activities for children.
• Supervise snack preparation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to build rapport with children

Teamwork

Good food hygiene practices

Job description

Out of Hours Assistant

Grade 1, £24,796 pro rata
Temporary, Term time only
Required from 12 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter until 31 December 2026
Times of work – 3.30pm start. Variable finish times

We are seeking to appoint an Out of Hours Assistant to work in our wraparound provision.

Wraparound is open Monday to Friday and begins at 3.30pm each day. Working hours are variable dependent on how late the children stay each night. The latest finish time is 6.00pm. There is a minimum of 5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 3.30pm – 4.30pm) and a maximum of 11 hours (Monday to Thursday 3.30pm – 6.00pm and Friday 3.30pm – 4.30pm).

We are looking for a warm and caring individual to support our wrap around care facility at our school.

The key purpose of the job is to:

• Safeguard children during after school wraparound.
• Preparing and assisting with a wide variety of activities for the children on site.
• Preparing and supervising snack.

You should:

• Be able to build a strong and appropriate rapport with children;
• Demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful team;
• Have effective communication skills;
• Be able to support children in their play, while maintaining the children's safety and following the school's behaviour guidelines;
• Be able to demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school health and safety policies.

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. Commitment to safeguarding.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Commitment to safeguarding – Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date: 2nd January 2026

Interview date: 7th January 2026

Application forms should be returned to the school

St Anne’s C of E Primary School
Warwick Road
Bishop Auckland
Co Durham
DL14 6LS

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://st-annes-pri.durham.sch.uk/

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