After School Care Assistant

  • Organisation: Banstead Preparatory School
  • Location: Surrey
  • Salary info £6,108.00 per annum
  • Tenure: Part-time
  • Closing Date: Sunday 17 May 2026

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic and caring After School Club Assistant to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to contribute to a supportive and engaging school environment.

Working alongside the After School Care Manager, you will help deliver a safe, caring and stimulating after-school provision. You will support children’s wellbeing and development through structured activities and positive engagement, while ensuring a high standard of care at all times.

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 3.30pm – 6.00pm

Friday 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Term Time Only

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise children during after-school sessions
  • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment
  • Support children’s physical, emotional and social development
  • Act as a positive role model at all times
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies
  • Communicate effectively with staff, parents and carers
  • We are looking for someone who is:
  • Enthusiastic about working with children
  • Reliable, organised and proactive
  • A strong team player with good communication skills
  • Creative, flexible and able to use initiative
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Requirements

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above)

Must be aged 17 or over

Previous experience or childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and welcoming working environment
  • Opportunities for training and development
  • Valuable experience in a school setting
  • Banstead Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
  • As part of the United Learning group, Banstead Prep has a lot to offer. You will receive:
  • Professional Development opportunities and access to a fantastic network of support
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted school fees
  • Free lunch and access to refreshments
  • Access to free parking
  • And after 6 months you will have access to:
  • Life insurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Store and Gym membership discounts
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Designated wellbeing site

Closing date for applications is 17 May, should we find a suitable candidate before this date we may end the application date early.

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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We are looking to hire an enthusiastic and caring After School Club Assistant to join our team.


Description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to contribute to a supportive and engaging school environment.

Working alongside the After School Care Manager, you will help deliver a safe, caring and stimulating after-school provision. You will support children’s wellbeing and development through structured activities and positive engagement, while ensuring a high standard of care at all times.

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 3.30pm – 6.00pm

Friday 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Term Time Only

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise children during after-school sessions
  • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment
  • Support children’s physical, emotional and social development
  • Act as a positive role model at all times
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies
  • Communicate effectively with staff, parents and carers
  • We are looking for someone who is:
  • Enthusiastic about working with children
  • Reliable, organised and proactive
  • A strong team player with good communication skills
  • Creative, flexible and able to use initiative
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Requirements

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above)

Must be aged 17 or over

Previous experience or childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and welcoming working environment
  • Opportunities for training and development
  • Valuable experience in a school setting
  • Banstead Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
  • As part of the United Learning group, Banstead Prep has a lot to offer. You will receive:
  • Professional Development opportunities and access to a fantastic network of support
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted school fees
  • Free lunch and access to refreshments
  • Access to free parking
  • And after 6 months you will have access to:
  • Life insurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Store and Gym membership discounts
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Designated wellbeing site

Closing date for applications is 17 May, should we find a suitable candidate before this date we may end the application date early.

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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