Job Description

Salary: 12.85 to 13.47 per hour

Grade: CD SCP 3-6

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Vacancy Hours: 10 hours per week Term Time Only

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Start Date:

As soon as possible



Markington is a small, rural primary school and our highly skilled and dedicated staff are proud to offer children a good education in our nurturing and caring school. Our friendly staff team are professional and motivated, and work effectively with our supportive community and Governing Body. Parents are 'overwhelmingly 100% positive' and feedback is very strong. Behaviour and Attitudes and our Early Years provision is 'outstanding' - Ofsted May '24.



We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, reliable and committed person to help with our After-School Club provision, helping to plan and supervise suitable activities, prepare a small snack for the children (e.g. toast) and be able to interact effectively with parents and staff, working well as part of a team. This post could suit a wide variety of people - parents, those looking for experience in childcare, recently retired, aspiring teaching assistants/teachers, or someone with a passion for working with children.



Our school is growing, and our club currently runs from 3.15pm -5.30pm Monday to Thursday (club staff need to be in school from 3pm to prepare). Due to some recent grant funding, we have recently improved our ASC offer and are open to ideas for expansion.



This is an exciting time to be part of our wrap around care, school team.



If any applicants are interested in the role of ASC supervisor (this is a higher grade), we are open to this. If you wish to know more or have any queries, please use the 'contact us' tab on the school website.



The successful candidate will need to:


Be able to able to communicate effectively with children and adults Be committed to our school ethos Follow school policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils Be empathetic and caring Be able to lead the children and direct/ instruct them in a confident (firm but fair) manner Be flexible and approachable Be willing to undertake appropriate training - Food & Hygiene, First Aid etc.




Markington CE Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of children, the role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure as a requirement for appointment to this post.

To apply

Further information and an application form can be found in the Key Documents.



Information about our school is available on the school website www.markington.n-yorks.sch.uk


We look forward to receiving your application.

Key Documents

and Person Specification.docx

Application Form.docx

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 September 2025

Venue for Interview: Markington CE Primary School, High Street, Markington, Harrogate, HG3 3NR

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

After School Club Assistant

Salary:

12.85 - 13.47 per hour

Posted:

05/09/2025

Closing date:

25/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59