After School Club Assistant

• Chilton Community Primary School
• Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1NN
• Salary: £25,185 full time equivalent, £7,887 per annum (actual) 
• Hours: 14 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only 
• Contract: Fixed Term until December 2026, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8940

Chilton Community Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, passionate and reliable After School Club Assistant to support our after‑school provision. This rewarding role involves helping to create a safe, fun and nurturing environment where children can relax and enjoy engaging activities at the end of the school day.

About the role

As an After School Club Assistant, you will support the Club Leader in delivering a range of enjoyable, age‑appropriate activities for children aged 4–11. You will help ensure that children are safe, happy and well supported during after‑school sessions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• supporting the delivery of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games and quiet time
• helping ensure the safety, welfare and safeguarding of all children
• assisting with maintaining registers, records and basic documentation
• preparing and serve snacks in line with food hygiene and allergy requirements
• setting up and tidying away equipment, keeping the environment clean and welcoming
• working positively with pupils, parents/carers and staff
• following school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety policies
• working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

About you 

Essential:

• Experience working with children aged 4–11
• Good communication and behaviour management skills
• Ability to engage children in play and structured activities
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training

Desirable:

• Food hygiene certification
• Experience in a school or play work setting
• SEN experience

For more information 

Please read the Job Description (pdf). 

To find out more about the school, please visit our website.

For further details or to arrange a visit to the school, please call Donna Parrott at the school by either calling 01449 612928 or emailing office@chilton.suffolk.sch.uk. 

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to office@chilton.suffolk.sch.uk. 

Closing date: 1pm, 11 June 2026. 

Interview date: Week commencing 15 June 2026. 

We reserve the right to hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer a candidate the position before the closing date. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application).

Chilton Community Primary and The Children’s Endeavour Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to have an enhanced DBS and online check carried out.