After School Club Assistant - Part-time

St Michael's CE Junior School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-3072-87S
• Posted:02/07/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme A - £26,168
• Start Date:2nd September 2026
• App Close Date:10/07/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:w/b 13th July 2026

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We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible person to join our small friendly team delivering high quality childcare at our After School Provision. We are looking for someone who is creative, can work using their own initiative and above all, enjoys working with children.

We have a vacancy for five afternoons per week, from 3pm – 6pm for After School Provision. The salary for the role is Kent Scheme A (pro rata) for a total of 15hrs per week.

Duties will include:

• To ensure the provision offers a safe and stimulating environment for our children.
• To assist with the planning, preparing and delivery of activities, which meet children’s individual developmental needs.
• To work face to face with the children registered with the club.
• To supervise tea time refreshments for the children.
• To follow guidelines and procedures for Safeguarding in accordance with St Michael's Church of England Schools' Federation policies & procedures.
• To maintain After School Club to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene before, during and at the end of each session.

Previous experience of working in a childcare environment is desirable. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.

Information about the school

St Michael's CE Junior School is a Victorian town school in the Fant area, within walking distance of the town. It was built approximately 150 years ago in an area of mainly Victorian and Edwardian houses and most pupils live locally.

We have approximately 45 children in each year group. The school site is larger than it first appears and our buildings provide a wide range of facilities.

The school is a Church of England Controlled School and maintains close links with the church. It is federated with the infant school across the road.

St Michael's has a warm and friendly atmosphere, which is frequently commented upon by visitors. Our Christian values of Friendship, Respect, Happiness and Perseverance provide a strong and caring environment, enabling our children and staff to flourish.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Saunders
• Address:Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER
• Telephone: (01622) 751502
• Email: office@st-michaels-junior.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• After School Provision Job Description and Person Specification