Job Ref No. ECC5278-64S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 SCP 3
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 08/05/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 13th May 2026  

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After School Club Support Assistant (Part-Time)
12.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic After School Club Support Assistant to join our caring and supportive team at Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy.

About the Role:
You will play an important role in creating a safe, engaging and enjoyable environment for children at the end of the school day. Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and serving a light meal for children
Facilitating engaging play activities, adapted to meet pupils' needs
Supervising children to ensure their safety and well-being
Maintaining a tidy, organised and welcoming environment
Supporting with basic administrative tasks linked to the club

About You:
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with children
Is committed, flexible and enthusiastic
Works well both independently and as part of a team
Enjoys contributing to a strong, supportive team environment

Safeguarding:
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We Offer:
A "warm and inviting place to learn" (Ofsted)
A welcoming school family with a strong Catholic ethos and shared values
Exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school
A friendly, experienced and dedicated staff team who support one another

About Our School:
At Holy Cross, we are a family-a community built on love, with our Catholic faith at the heart of everything we do. We strive to inspire and motivate our children to be the best that they can be, preparing them for the next stage of their journey and supporting them to live out Gospel values each day.
We celebrate success at every level and are driven by enthusiasm and a passion for learning. We aim to bring learning to life-making it exciting, meaningful and memorable-so that every child develops a lifelong love of learning.

To find out more about our school, please visit: https://www.holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk/

For an application form please contact Karen Slater at karenslater@holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk

If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a caring and committed team, we would love to hear from you.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Alison Kerrell
Tracyes Road, Harlow
Essex, CM18 6JJ
Telephone: 01279 424452
Email: finance@holycross-pri.essex.sch.uk

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