After School Club Assistant

After School Care Assistant 1 year fixed term contract 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. Working pattern: Monday to Friday – 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Salary: SP3 (£25,133 FTE) – starting pro-rata salary £8,778 per annum. We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated After School Care Assistant to join our team at Fetcham Village Infant School. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the After School Care Supervisor to provide safe, high-quality play for children aged 3–7 years. You will help build links with parents and carers to promote the safety and well-being of children attending our after school provision. Essential requirements: Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) Experience working with young children in a childcare or school setting A caring, patient and reliable approach At Fetcham Village Infant School we believe that children’s happiness and academic success walk hand in hand. We have THE BEST children: happy, smiley and hard-working, not to mention enthusiastic! Our values, rooted in kindness, curiosity and bravery develop our children’s self-esteem and confidence in learning. A rich approach to early reading - through phonics, storytelling and vocabulary-building - underpins our curriculum, while our outdoor spaces, forest school and gardening programmes spark adventure, wonder and a deep connection with the natural world. We're a vibrant, forward-thinking school with a lot to offer. We are looking for someone who: Loves working with children Is patient, empathetic and calm under pressure Can build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues Is a good team player who can also work on their own initiative We can offer you: A happy vibrant and friendly school team Delightful, friendly, hardworking children Supportive colleagues Training and support to help you develop If this sounds like something that you'd like to be a part of we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job descriptions for additional information about these roles. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date if there is strong interest. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026 @ 9.00 am Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). At our school we are committed to developing a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are encouraged and comfortable to express their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.