After School Club Assistant or Supervisory Assistant

After School Club Assistant or Supervisory Assistant

Hours: Friday 3pm – 6:15pm (there is also likely to be ad hoc cover work on other afternoons if staff are absent). This role is term-time only.

Start Date: ASAP on completion of HR process

Interview date: Week beginning 9th November 2026

Are you looking to gain experience working with children in a school setting, or do you have experience as a Playworker or working with children? If you are good with children and have a genuine interest in childcare we would like to hear from you.

After School Club Assistant

Previous experience is not essential, as training will be provided. We are looking for someone with a caring and patient manner, and an interest in supporting children to enjoy a varied range of activities through positive guidance and encouragement.

After School Club Supervisory Assistant

For this role, experience of working with primary aged children is required, alongside an interest of children’s play and emotional needs, and a sound understanding of health and safety.

Westdene After School Club is a busy and lively environment, so fresh activity ideas, energy and enthusiasm are always appreciated. The role may include providing personal care for some of our younger Preschool and Reception pupils. Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene courses are required so either an up to date qualification or a willingness to undertake the necessary training is required.

Encouraging a diverse workforce

As part of our continued commitment to equity and representation, we actively encourage applications from Black, racially minoritised, and other underrepresented groups in education sectors. Brighton and Hove is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from the Global Majority (BRM). Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and How we create a fair and inclusive workplace.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information, please contact the school office: Email: admin@westdeneprimary.co.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.