IPSWICH PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Late Stay (After School Care) Assistant
Part-time, fixed term (end of Summer Term), term-time only
We are seeking to appoint a kind and caring person, who is enthusiastic and passionate about working with children, to join the marvellous after-school team operating our Late Stay session which currently runs from 3.45 pm – 6.15 pm each day.
Our dedicated wrap-around care provides a stimulating environment in which children complete their homework, can be creative, relax and have fun! Late Stay is a vital provision for our working parents.
You will be working with children aged 4 – 11 years, so previous experience of providing care and activities within a childcare, play or educational environment would be an advantage.
An NVQ Level 2 qualification, or higher, related to childcare and/or play or equivalent is preferred. If not currently held, you must be willing to gain this qualification as it is a requirement for staff supervising young children. A full paediatric first aid qualification and food hygiene certificate is also desirable, or the willingness to gain these qualifications.
Hours of Work, Salary and Benefits
·This is a part-time, permanent post, during Ipswich School term time (subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period).
· Hours of work: 3.45 pm – 6.15 pm Mondays to Fridays. This is a total of 2.5 hours per day, 12.5 hours per week during Ipswich School term time only (35 Weeks per annum).
· The salary for this post is currently £6440.27 per annum, which includes paid holiday in accordance with the Working Time Regulations.
For a detailed Job Description and application form please visit www.ipswich.school/vacancies or contact the HR team: [email protected]
Closing Date and Interview Arrangements
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs Amy Barber, Assistant Head, Ipswich Preparatory School, 3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QW or email [email protected] by noon on Friday 10th July 2026. Interviews are likely to be held on Tuesday 21st July 2026.
PLEASE NOTE
Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employees must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School Policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.
Pay: £6,440.27 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
