After School Club Assistant

After-School Club Assistant

Place of work: St Matthews CofE Primary & Nursery Academy, Peregrine Rd, Derriford, Plymouth, PL65FN

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 9 hours per week (3:30 pm - 5.00pm Monday - Thursday and 3pm - 5:45 Fridays.

Grade: SC Grade 1 SCP Range 3 £5,245 per annum (£25,614 per annum FTE)

Weeks per annum: 38 weeks per year

Required: September 2026

Benefits

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Tax Free Childcare

- Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated After-School Club Playworker to join our collaborative academy, who is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect.

As an After-School club playworker for St Matthew’s CofE Primary and Nursery Academy, your role will involve working under the direction of the supervisor to provide a caring and secure environment for the pupils who attend the after-school club. You will assist in developing engaging activities, and work to develop good working relationships with children and parents alike.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. You will have good interpersonal skills and a fun approach to inspiring children’s play.

St Matthew’s is a truly wonderful place to work, we are modern, spacious and well equipped, with children that are an absolute delight and an incredibly supportive community. Our staff team is one that is genuinely committed to leaving no stone unturned in order to fulfil our vision that: ‘Each and every child is able to let their light shine’. You will be joining a highly effective team with a strong and very supportive team of leaders across the school. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.