JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB – LEVEL A
DEPARTMENT
People, Communities & Society – CYPF
SCHOOLDiggleGRADE
Grade 1 (SCP 4 – 11)
JE CODEESC1
JOB PURPOSE
To assist to provide a secure environment for all children attending the Before and After School Club through individual attention and group activities, and to organise appropriate range of creative and stimulating leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 & 11.
KEY TASKS – Service Delivery
To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing simple activities, arranging equipment and assisting to organise programmes.
To assist the Club Co-ordinator* to ensure that, a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered that meet children’s individual and group needs including children from differing cultural and religious backgrounds
To ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities
To encourage parental involvement and support through building effective positive working relationships, and to communicate with parents to assist with day-to-day caring needs for the child.
To work collaboratively with other team members in delivering a high quality service.
To give out drinks and healthy/nutritious snacks, following associated procedures on food hygiene and in accordance with the child’s dietary requirements.
To assist with the preparation of materials and equipment as required, and ensure all equipment is safe, clean and appropriate for use.
To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
KEY TASKS – Policies & Procedures
To keep children’s health and personal records up to date.
To ensure all accidents are recorded in the accident book and the appropriate forms are completed.
STANDARD DUTIES
To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.
To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.
To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection.
To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises
To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities, subject to the school’s training plan, to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school.
To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.
To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
Before and After School Club
Required for September
Grade 1 point 4
Fixed Term July 2027
Term Time Only
3:00pm - 5:30pm Monday,Wednesday Thursday
3.00pm-5pm Tuesdays, Friday
11.5 hours a week
Diggle is a friendly, welcoming school at the heart of the rural village community of Diggle, in Saddleworth, with:
- happy, polite, well behaved children who enjoy learning and achieving
- a dedicated team of talented, enthusiastic and caring staff
- an excellent learning environment
- an enriched curriculum
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to work in our Before and After School Club.
For more information visit the School’s website: . Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Newton. 01457 601970
Please return completed Job Packs to
Tel 01457 601970
Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interviews: Monday 6th July 2026
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
