Activity Club Assistant - Birkenshaw CE; C Primary School

Required from September 2026

The children, staff and Governors wish to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and capable activity club assistant to play a key role in the development of our after school club.

Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential for this job, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff members.

The successful candidates will work any of the following hours –

After school club from Tuesday to Thursday 3:05pm to 5:30pm and Friday 3:05pm to 5pm. Total hours 9 hours 10 minutes per week.

• Preparing the rooms for after school club snack and play activities
• Providing the children with a healthy, balanced snack
• Promoting and encouraging games and activities in the club
• Working as a team with the other staff and liaising with teachers as needed
• Ensuring appropriate behaviour and dealing with any issues during the club

Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School is a thriving, happy and popular school with an excellent

reputation in the local community. ‘Leaders have created an exciting place to learn.’ We are a good school and ‘the pupils at Birkenshaw are very positive about their school. The well-being of pupils is at the heart of all the school does.’

(OFSTED April 2022)

We are a large and friendly staff team, who support each other’s professional development and we work closely with other schools in the area.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date – Tuesday 4th August

Shortlisting – Wednesday 5th August

Interviews– Monday 10th August

N.B This job could be applied for in conjunction with the lunchtime supervisor vacancy or could be a stand alone role in school.