Location: Castleton Community Primary School, Whitby
Contract: Fixed term until Aug 2027 (with potential to extend)
Hours/ Working Pattern: 10 hours per week, 3.30-5.30pm, Monday - Friday, Term time only (excl training days)
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade CD, £13.28 - £13.47 per hour
Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 13th July
Interviews: Friday 17th July
Start Date: As soon as possible
Castleton Community Primary School
Castleton currently has 44 pupils on roll across two classes: Acorns (EYFS/KS1) and Oaks (KS2). Outdoor learning is a key feature of our provision and children have regular opportunities to participate in a range of outdoor activities. Hidden behind our historic building are extensive grounds, which include tiered gardens featuring a pond, greenhouse, adventure play area, stage, quiet zone, forest school site and an outdoor classroom. Our children are also interested in music and the arts. Our parents are very keen to be involved in the life of the school and we have an active PTFA.
For more information about Castleton, please visit our website.
Our Opportunity
Castleton Primary School is looking for a new staff member to lead our After School Club.
Our After School Club welcomes pupils aged 4-11, we anticipate a group sizes of between 5-10 but often it can be fewer attendees.
You will have the chance to independently deliver and supervise activities, with the full support of our Headteacher and Teacher in Charge to help plan and manage resources.
We are looking for individuals with experience working with children, whether in play work or educational settings. If you have a passion for creating fun and educational experiences, we would love to hear from you!
Key Duties:
- Welcome everyone with enthusiasm. Keep track of arrivals so we always know who’s joining the fun.
- Deliver engaging activities. Create a mix of safe, enjoyable, and imaginative games and projects that get everyone involved. (You will be supported by senior staff with activity planning and resources)
- Prepare tasty, healthy snacks. Serve refreshments that keep the group energised, and handle setup and tidying with confidence.
- Set up an inviting space. Make sure the room is ready with everything needed for crafts, games, challenges, or chill‑out time.
- Be the calm, caring helper. Offer basic first aid for minor bumps and scrapes, keeping everyone reassured.
- Support with practical tasks. From helping organise belongings to checking in when someone feels unwell, be ready to lend a hand.
- Champion safety and wellbeing. Maintain clear supervision so everyone can relax, have fun, and feel safe throughout the session.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- An understanding of and commitment to the provision of good quality childcare
- An understanding of food hygiene rules
- Ability to plan and deliver safe activities relevant to the age of the children
- Some experience of working with children in a play work or educational setting
- Current first aid certificate
This role is ideal for:
- Childminders looking to transition to a school-based setting
- Newly qualified teaching assistants looking to develop further experience working with children
- Child social workers or carers looking to move away from a full time role whilst still working with children
Queries / Call with the Head
Visits to the school and informal chats with our Headteacher Olly Cooper are welcomed. Please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via
[email protected]
Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
Application Process
Download the Job Description
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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