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After School Club Assistant
Scale 3 (c.£1,318)
1 year fixed-term contract, term time only
2.25 hours per week, Monday, 15.15 - 17.30pm
To commence: as soon as possible
Larkrise Primary School is part of the Quantum Multi-Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable After School Club Assistant. The position is for Monday afternoon to support the efficient running of our after school club. The position is for 2.25 hours per week, and working hours will be 15.15pm to 17.30pm.
The role will supervise and engage with children aged 4-11 in a safe and friendly manner and will ensure pupils are cared for in a positive, welcoming environment after their school day.
Key Responsibilities will include:
· Prepare and serve simple, healthy breakfasts in line with school guidelines
· Encourage good table manners, social interaction, and independence
· Organise quiet play activities (e.g. games, reading, drawing)
· Ensure eating and activity areas are clean, tidy, and hygienic
· Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and food hygiene procedures
· Support children's emotional wellbeing and manage behaviour in line with school policy
· Communicate effectively with staff, parents and carers
· Assist with setting up before and tidying away after the session
Experience of working with children is desirable, along with having a friendly, patient, and approachable manner. Good organisational and communication skills are required, as well as an ability to work as part of a team.
Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills - (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).
Visits are warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the school office either on 01245 471 654 or by email admin@larkrise.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.
Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.
Closing date: 1st September 2026
Interview date: 4th September 2026
Information about the School
Larkrise Primary School is situated in Great Baddow, south of Chelmsford City Centre. It is part of the newly formed Quantum Multi-Academy Trust.
Larkrise is a vibrant one-form entry primary school, serving the local community in Great Baddow, Chelmsford. We pride ourselves on our happy, ambitious and inclusive ethos that is reflective of our vision and values. We recognise what a great privilege and responsibility it is to be trusted with shaping a child's early opportunities, experiences and holistic development. For this reason, we are restless in our pursuit to provide the highest standards of wellbeing and education possible.
Our teachers and staff are our greatest asset and our pupils benefit immensely from great relationships with staff they know and trust. We will always strive to foster close relations between school, parent and child as we believe this is essential for a child to learn, thrive and achieve.
QMAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, comprising of one large secondary school and seven thriving primary schools, all rated Good or better by Ofsted. Our schools are united by a shared culture of excellence, where relationships, opportunity, care, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
We set high standards and expectations, nurturing the potential in every child and empowering them to forge successful pathways for the future. Our ethos is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it—with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to improvement.
To find out more about QMAT or to view trust 'Policies, GDPR & Privacy Notices' or 'Governance' information visit the website: www.qmat.co.uk