Job Introduction
Closing date: 23/03/2026 at 12:00 Interview date: 26/03/2026
Job Start Date: 13th April 2026
Contract/Hours: Permanent Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: £3,440 to £3,689 pro-rata salary dependent on experience and qualifications (pay award pending)
Hours of Work: 6 hours a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm – 5.15pm, term time only (39 weeks)
Job/Person Summary
We are looking for a happy, enthusiastic and energetic play worker to join our amazing after school club (Twilight) team. Our Twilight club provides a safe, fun and child friendly environment for children to decompress after a day in school. You will be responsible for the good conduct, welfare and safety of the children and for organising play opportunities.
In this role you will:
- Assist in the daily running of the after-school club
- Assist in the planning and delivering of a variety of creative, play-based and active activities
- Ensure a safe, inclusive and happy environment for all children
- Supervise children
- Maintain registers and records
- Ensure the provision runs in line with school safeguarding and health & safety procedures
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children in a school or childcare setting
- Is organised and reliable
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Is enthusiastic about supporting children’s wellbeing and development
- Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare
Relevant training such as First Aid and Food Hygiene is desirable, although training can be provided in these areas for the right candidate.
The contracted hours for this position are 6 hours a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm – 5.15pm. This is a term time only position (39 weeks).
Tours of the school are encouraged and can be arranged through the school office by emailing admin@hernejunior.com or calling 01730 263746.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received and may arrange interviews before the closing date.
Application Procedure
Application packs are available through the school office, please email admin@hernejunior.com to request a pack.
Please see our website to find out more about our amazing school! www.hernejunior.com
Please submit your completed application to Rebecca Loader, School Business Manager r.loader@hernejunior.com
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
