Level 3 After School Club Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB1 8QY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
In your role as After School Club Assistant you will be responsible for providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which all our children can thrive. You will also be responsible for co-ordinating the extended care team.
The key duties of the After School Club Assistant include:
• Plan and provide the best possible care and education for the children at the Extended Care provision, taking into consideration best practice and current curriculum guidance.
• Being responsible for the care and supervision of children as they undertake a variety of activities, providing appropriate levels of support and interaction.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety apply to children, staff, parents and visitors maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Following all routines, duties and timetables and any other reasonable duty as requested by senior staff.
• Being responsible for children’s individual personal hygiene needs and to ensure that all policies and procedures are complied with in this regard.
• Establishing and developing a good relationship with parents and carers, through dialogue, co-operation and partnership.
• Completing any relevant documentation and paperwork as directed and required.
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the extended care provision.
• Serving children food while maintaining food hygiene standards
• Liaising with the Deputy Headteacher regarding staff rotas
• Undertaking training as appropriate.
Key attributes of the After School Assistant include:
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and statutory framework
• Excellent creative ability and organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Patience – the ability to remain calm and consistent
• Effective team player
Excellent communicator at all levels with a good sense of humour
What the school offers its staff
Queen Emma and Queen Edith Primary Schools are in a Federation, sharing a leadership team and Governing Body. The Queens’ Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, ISA registration, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical checks and two satisfactory references.
Further details about the role
The governors of the Queens’ Federation are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic after school assistant to work in our After School Club at Queen Emma Primary School. Our after school provision is available for children aged 2 - 6 years old and provides a ‘home from home’ experience for our children. A wide range of activities are available in both our inside and outside environments.
For further information and an application form please visit our website www.queensfederation.org.uk or contact Marcia Jeeps on 01223 714300 or via email recruitment@queensfederation.cambs.sch.uk.
Closing Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
The Queens’ Federation (comprising Queen Edith and Queen Emma Primary Schools) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.