Job Description

Afterschool Care Assistant

15 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year

Starting September 2025

Permanent position

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

PS3 (23,576 FTE). Starting pro rata salary 8,234

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Afterschool Care Assistant to join our team at Fetcham Village Infant School. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Afterschool Care Supervisor to provide safe, high-quality play for children aged 4-7 years. You will help build links with parents and carers to promote the safety and well-being of children attending our afterschool provision.

The ideal candidate will:

? Love working with children

? Have effective communication skills

? Be hardworking, calm and patient

? Have a basic understanding of food hygiene and safety

? Have experience of working with primary aged children

? Have experience of working in a team

? Have a caring and respectful attitude

? Be able to work flexibly and use their own initiative

We can offer you: ? A happy, vibrant and friendly school team

? Delightful, friendly, hardworking children

? Supportive colleagues

? Training and support to help you develop

? A fulfilling role making a positive difference to children's lives

If this sounds like something that you'd like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job description for additional information about this role. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date if there is strong interest. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date: Friday 17 July 2025 @ 9.00 am

Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

At our school we are committed to developing a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are encouraged and comfortable to express their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Simon Sharp Headteacher

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 8,234.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Reference ID: ASCA25
Expected start date: 01/09/2025