After School Club Assistant at John Rankin Junior School

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Job Details
Job Reference: EDV/2026/JRJS/09223

Location: Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6ES

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part‐time

Hours per week: approx 15 hours (Grade 2, SCP 3‐4)

Salary: £8,514.00 annually (actual) – FTE £24,796

Closing Date: 3:00pm, Friday 3 July 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Positions available: 4

Interview dates: week commencing 6 July

About This Role
John Rankin Schools are seeking to appoint After School Club Assistants to support the day‐to‐day organisation and delivery of our after school provision. The role will involve providing high standards of care, supervision and play opportunities for children aged 4–11 in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. The successful candidate will help create an inclusive setting where children can engage positively in activities that support their social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the planning, preparation and delivery of structured and unstructured play activities that meet children's individual developmental needs.

Work directly with children to support participation, positive engagement and appropriate behaviour following school policies and procedures.

Supervise children's movement to and from the club, support setup and clearing away of resources, and use play equipment safely.

Report any concerns to the Club Supervisor or School Business Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience of working with children aged 4–11 and an understanding of good quality childcare.

Reliable, responsible and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to organise time effectively and a proactive, flexible and adaptable approach to work.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and a First Aid certificate are required.

Background check subject to an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

About John Rankin School
The school is committed to preparing learners for an ever‐changing world and values courage, creativity, curiosity, compassion and composure.

Benefits

Pension Scheme – generous employer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.

Annual Leave – generous entitlement, increasing with length of service.

ME Day – one additional day's leave each year for a significant personal event.

Professional Development – extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities.

Hybrid Working – flexible working arrangements for eligible roles.

Perkbox – discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points.

Wellbeing and Health – free flu vaccinations and eye tests where eligible.

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes.

Mental Health First Aid Support.

Recognition and Community – celebrating achievements and milestones.

Employee Referral Scheme.

Legal Statements
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Related Documents

JRS JD After School Club Assis...pdf

JRS PS After School Club Assis...pdf

Recruitment And Selection Poli...pdf

Contact Details
Aileen Rae – rae@maidenerleghtrust.org

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English