Out of School Club Assistant at D’Eyncourt Primary (Internal Only)
Start: September 2026
Closing Date: 12th June 2026
Interviews: 19th June 2026
Permanent Position
Hours: 15 hours per week (Monday- Friday- Mornings 8am -8.45am and After School 3.15pm-5.30pm)
Main Responsibilities
- To assist the Out of School Club Supervisor to ensure smooth delivery of the out of school programme
- To maintain a safe and stimulating play environment and to assist with preparing activities which encourage children’s social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development through play
- Implement organised activities, which meet children’s individual developmental needs to encourage development of social skills and self-discipline, ensuring that equipment and materials are effectively utilised and safely stored
- To be aware of the academy’s behaviour guidelines and deal with the misbehaviour of any pupils keeping the Out of School Club Supervisor informed
- Provide appropriate care and support to pupils ensuring their welfare and hygiene needs are met
- Monitor designated areas ensuring that any incidents or security breaches are reported appropriately to ensure safeguarding of pupils
- In the event of any injuries deal immediately with the situation referring to the Out of School Club Supervisor and following the academy’s policy and procedure
- To assist in the preparation and serving of basic meals ensuring that any special dietary requirements for pupils are adhered to
- Perform basic cleaning tasks to meet the health and safety standards of the academy
- Assisting in the handover times including ensuring the effective transit of pupils to and from classrooms and ensuring appropriate procedures are followed for collection of children at the end of the session.
- To assist the Out of School Club Supervisor in maintaining accurate records of pupil and staff attendances
- To provide basic first aid to pupils, referring as appropriate and completing necessary paperwork
Other Duties
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time in accordance within the general scope of the post.
All applications must be received by 12th June 2026 (Midday).
COMPLIANCE AND SAFEGUARDING
To apply, completed application forms should be submitted via the My New Term platform.
Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:
- adult cautions (simple or conditional);
- convictions in a Court of Law; and
This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
CHILDCARE (DISQUALIFCATION) (Applicable to Primary aged Schools)
In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until 1st September following a child’s fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children above reception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primary or secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related establishments. This declaration is to confirm that you are not disqualified ‘by association’ to anyone currently residing within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).
CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.
