After School Club Assistant - Part-time

Barnsole Primary School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-2396-130S
• Posted:17/06/2026
• Pay:Medway (D3 - 6) £6,444.19 - £6,860.51 Actual Salar
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:03/07/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:10th July

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Join Barnsole Primary School as an After School Club Assistant!

Play. Support. Inspire – helping children thrive beyond the school day.

Hours: 11.5 hours ; 3.30pm-6pm (Mon-Thurs) and 3.30pm-5pm (Fridays)
Contract: Permanent
Term Time Only: 38 weeks per year
Start Date: September 2026
Actual Salary: Medway D1 (3 - 6) £6,444.19 - £6,860.51 Actual Salary

About The Role

Are you passionate about working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences where they can relax, play and grow?

Barnsole Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable After School Club Assistant to join our Extended Day team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children at the end of their school day, helping to create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment where they can develop confidence, friendships and independence.

This role would suit someone with experience or an interest in childcare, education, youth work, sports coaching, play work, performing arts or community activities. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and is excited about creating positive experiences beyond the classroom.

Working as part of our Extended Day team, you will help deliver a varied programme of activities, support children's wellbeing and ensure they feel happy, safe and included.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and helping them thrive
• Is warm, positive and enthusiastic in their approach
• Can create fun and engaging activities that encourage children to take part
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and children's wellbeing
• Is flexible and willing to support wherever needed

Experience working with children is desirable, but we welcome applications from people with transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

What We Offer

At Barnsole Primary School, every member of staff plays an important role in supporting our pupils and community. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer a supportive and welcoming environment where colleagues are valued and encouraged to develop.

Here's what you can expect:

• A friendly and inclusive school community
• A rewarding role where you can make a difference every day
• Opportunities to develop skills through training and professional development
• Supportive colleagues and leadership team
• Opportunities for career development across the Maritime Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including mental health first aiders

Ready to Make a Difference?

We'd love to welcome you for a visit and show you what makes Barnsole Primary School such a special place to work. Please contact the school office on 01634 333400 to arrange a visit.

You'll find more information about the role, school and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Barnsole Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels.

Information about the school

Barnsole Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools based in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway. Our academies have transformed through targeted collaboration, innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with leadership and life skills.

Barnsole Primary is an outstanding three-form community primary school situated in Medway with a thriving school nursery on site.

We are committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where each one of our pupils can achieve their potential and flourish academically and socially. We have exceptionally high expectations of all our pupils and endeavour to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem so that they can be the best they can be.

Relationships with parents and our wider community is something we put right at the top of our agenda. If you would like to visit please do not hesitate to contact us and we also actively encourage feedback so if you feel there is something we can do better please let us know.

Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of the all the hard work and commitment shown by the children, staff and wider community. Ofsted commented, ‘The school is a calm and orderly environment. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well. The school aims for pupils to be resilient and have a lifelong curiosity about the world. There are high expectations for all pupils to do well.’

We look forward to meeting with you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack