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After School Club Assistant

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 13 Medi 2025
Oriau: Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau: 26 Medi 2025
Lleoliad: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2AA
Cwmni: Teaching Vacancies
Math o swydd: Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd: d8e7560d-da55-4de8-9c35-c1cc0233be3d

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What skills and experience we're looking for

• A clear understanding of up to date child protection and safeguarding​
• Strong communication skills are needed to liaise effectively with children, parents colleagues and other professionals​
• A clear understanding of health and safety requirements in necessary to ensure a safe environment for everyone​
• The ability to adapt to children’s needs and create a stimulating play environment ​
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the club leader​
• Ability to set up and tidy away activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment​
• Ability to use initiative and resolve straight forward issues, such as minor disagreements between children​

• A relevant qualification such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Playwork or Childcare, or equivalent​
• Commitment to completing relevant training such as safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene if not already obtained​
• Proven experience of working with children in a similar environment​
• Experience in delivering a range of appropriate activities that cater to the interests and developmental needs of children aged 3 – 11 ​


• An enjoyment and passion for working with children is fundamental to creating a positive environment​
• A caring, enthusiastic and approachable nature​
• The ability to be patient, calm and fair while maintaining appropriate discipline is essential​
• A reliable, responsible, and trustworthy character is a must for handling children and club operations​
• A flexible approach to work and a willingness to participate in activities are important​
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding matters relating to children and staff​


• The role is based at Hillsborough Primary School but could involve travel to other school sites within the Trust​​​
• Requirement to participate in first aid training​​​
• Requirement to complete online training modules each year as applicable to the role​​​
• Requirement to attend face to face 3 yearly mandatory safeguarding training​​
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.​​​

What the school offers its staff

• Local Government Pension Scheme.​​​​
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.​​​​
• Cycle to Work Scheme.​​​​
• Discounted membership for Westfield Health.​​​​
• Occupational Health.​​​​
• Wellbeing Programme.​​​​
• Continuous CPD and Training.​​​



Further details about the role

After School Club Assistant – Temporary until 31/08/2026

Hillsborough Primary School

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: Grade 2 SCP 3 to 4 £24,027 to £24,404​ (Actual Salary: £7285.47 to £7399.79)​

Hours: 15 hours per week, 39 week per year

Inova Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint an After School Club Assistant starting as soon as possible at Hillsborough Primary School.

Since forming in 2011 we have grown to 9 schools - 5 primary and 4 secondary - providing learning to over 7,500 learners from 2 - 18.​



Collaboration is systematic to our Trust. We give our leaders license to operate and empower them to do the right thing for our organisation.​



Our Vision: Transforming lives through the power of learning.​



Our Mission: To equip young people with the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world. From nursery to destination, our pathways will embed a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence delivered through high quality, inclusive and enjoyable educational experiences. ​



Our Values: Innovation : Collaboration : Excellence​



At the last inspection the school had a grade2Goodjudgement. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant who would enjoy working in a happy and supportive school. The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success.

We are looking to appoint someone who is keen to work as part of a team, be willing to inspire and motivate pupils and have a good understanding of school improvement.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.

Application forms and further information regarding the role (including a job description) can be obtained at:www.hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk

Completed applications should be returned to: recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk

Please do not use the Local Authority application form.

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

The successful candidate must have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and providing advice in accurate spoken English is essential to the role.

Shortlisted Candidates: ​



• References will be requested before interview​
• A Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form will be requested at interview​
• Evidence of right to work in the UK will be requested at interview​
• Qualification certificates will be requested at interview ​
• Disclosures concerning child protection investigations, relationships with pupils, employees, governors or trustees, prohibition orders and section 128 directions (where applicable) will be requested at interview​
• We may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to making our final decision. If any information obtained from the online searches raises concerns around someone’s suitability for the role, or to working with children, then this may be raised with the candidate at interview and/or we may take advice from the local authority children’s service. ​



Successful Candidates:​



• Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (with barred list) check​
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a Childcare Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 Declaration (for applicable posts)​
• Pre-employment medical screening. ​



Please Note: Canvassing of any employee, Trustee or member of the Local Governing Board, directly or indirectly, and your application will be disqualified.

Deadline for applications: Friday 26th September 2025

Date for Interview: Week commencing Monday 29th September 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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