After School Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 1DB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Newcastle-Under-Lyme School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ASCJan26 |
Summary
Start Date: As soon as possible following recruitment checks
Salary: £6785 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £25,435)
Contract Type: Part time (12.5 hours per week), Term Time Only (36 weeks)
Closing Date: Monday 26 January 2026, early applications welcomed.
The opportunity
As one of the leading Independent Schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and caring environment for pupils. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced After School Care Assistant to join our Preparatory School team to help us fulfil our goals to provide outstanding care and education.
As a member of the After School Care team your responsibilities includes supervising the children, ensuring their safety at all times, engaging with them in aspects of play and conversation, setting up activities for children to optionally take part in, meet and greet parents and provide them with feedback on their child’s time at the After School Care.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
NVQ 2 or above in Child Care or equivalent desirable but not essential, or experience working with young children
Professional experience of working with pupils at KS1 and/or KS2 would be an advantage
Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff, and parents
First Aid Certificate (or willingness to acquire)
The ability to encourage and inspire young people
Good organisational skills
The ability to use own initiative
The ability to work in a flexible way
Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role
Term Time only contract (36 weeks)
Hours: 12.5 hrs per week, Mon – Fri between 15.15 and 17.45 hours.
Salary: pro rata annual £6785 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £25,435)
Required start: As soon as possible following checks.
Deadline for Applications – Monday 26 January 2026, early applications welcomed.
Applications to be sent to: jhargreaves@nuls.org.uk Application forms and details are available on the school website at https://www.nuls.org.uk/vacancies
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered charity no. 1124463.
Salary: £6785 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £25,435)
Contract Type: Part time (12.5 hours per week), Term Time Only (36 weeks)
Closing Date: Monday 26 January 2026, early applications welcomed.
The opportunity
As one of the leading Independent Schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and caring environment for pupils. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced After School Care Assistant to join our Preparatory School team to help us fulfil our goals to provide outstanding care and education.
As a member of the After School Care team your responsibilities includes supervising the children, ensuring their safety at all times, engaging with them in aspects of play and conversation, setting up activities for children to optionally take part in, meet and greet parents and provide them with feedback on their child’s time at the After School Care.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
NVQ 2 or above in Child Care or equivalent desirable but not essential, or experience working with young children
Professional experience of working with pupils at KS1 and/or KS2 would be an advantage
Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff, and parents
First Aid Certificate (or willingness to acquire)
The ability to encourage and inspire young people
Good organisational skills
The ability to use own initiative
The ability to work in a flexible way
Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role
Term Time only contract (36 weeks)
Hours: 12.5 hrs per week, Mon – Fri between 15.15 and 17.45 hours.
Salary: pro rata annual £6785 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £25,435)
Required start: As soon as possible following checks.
Deadline for Applications – Monday 26 January 2026, early applications welcomed.
Applications to be sent to: jhargreaves@nuls.org.uk Application forms and details are available on the school website at https://www.nuls.org.uk/vacancies
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered charity no. 1124463.