Job Description

Hours of work: Various


Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)


(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)


Closing date: Thursday 10 July 2025


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:


Cross in Hand School,


Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield. Sussex,


TN21 0XG




Phone: 01435 862941


Email: finance@cross-in-hand.e-sussex.sch.uk


Website: www.crossinhand.com




We are looking for an After School Club Assistant to join the Cross in Hand team.


Cross in Hand is a happy and successful Church of England Primary School in Heathfield, East Sussex. We have genuinely lovely children, supportive parents and a great team of staff.


We are looking for a creative, efficient and enthusiastic assistant to deliver activities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 in our thriving After School Club.


We have various shifts available, which are all Monday to Friday term time only:


15.15 to 16.30 15.15 to 17.15 15.00 to 18.00



The role entails welcoming and registering the children, implementing activities and games inside and outside, supporting the children, and maintaining the resources and the organisation of the club room.


Duties and responsibilities:


To prepare and deliver a range of play based activities on a daily basis. To work closely with the other after school care assistants. Be aware of current school behaviour and safeguarding polices and ensure their implementation. Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents. Be familiar with First Aid procedures. To keep the environment safe, organised and pleasant for children to play in. Organise a 'light tea', keep the catering facilities clean and help to maintain stock levels.



Person Specification




The After School Care Assistant will require the following characteristics:


A nurturing, calm and organised manner, The experience of working with children and an understanding of play and child development , The ability to provide warm and consistent care to all children, An ability to demonstrate a range of practical play skills, Experience of working as part of a team, Understanding of health and safety issues that affect the day to day running of the club.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.


Application forms are available on the school website.


Please send completed applications to office@cross-in-hand.e-sussex.sch.uk .


Closing date for applications is Thursday 10th July with interviews the following week



Please note, we do not accept CVs.


This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.




The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.




If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.