WAC Supervisor Vacancy (Afterschool Club)

Orchard Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, fun, hardworking and motivated assistant for our after-school club.

Post: Wraparound Care Assistant (after school club provision)

Start Date:  ASAP

Hours: The role involves being able to work 3.00pm -6.00pm Tuesday and Wednesday term time only (6 hours per week for 38 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement). With some additional time potentially available by arrangement between 3.00pm and 6.00pm Monday to Friday to cover staff absence or should there be an increase in demand for the service.

Contract:  Fixed term for 1 year (extension to permanent is likely).

Salary: Grade 6 £13.46 to £13.68 per hour

Orchard Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, fun, hardworking and motivated assistant for our after-school club. You will work as part of the school club team and work alongside other staff to provide safe, high quality care and activities for extremely well-behaved children aged 4-11 years. This will include a range of extra-curricular activities including sports, outdoor activities and crafts.

Responsible for:

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils and the adherence to the agreed school procedures.
• Organising activities and supporting children with the club routines.
• Communicating with parents.
• Working in partnership with other staff members, to implement and review policies and practices and follow the school’s principles and ethos.
• Interacting with the children and encouraging positive social skills during indoor or outdoor play.

Purpose of Job:  

To work within the Afterschool Club to initiate and supervise activities, keep the space clean and tidy and ensure the children are safe and happy.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Ensure children are safe ‐ adhering to the school’s safeguarding policies, practices and procedures.
• Undertake daily duties under direction and with initiative.
• Developing and maintaining high standards throughout to ensure the welfare of the children at all times.
• Ensure children have access to appropriate activities to support their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development giving consideration to families' ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring that the school's Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to.
• Maintain the after school club to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene, before, during and at the end of each session.
• Prepare and complete all paperwork necessary for the smooth running of the club.
• Keep records for children; contact details, dietary and medical information, emergency contacts and who can collect children from club.
• Maintain daily registers of attendance.
• Follow all health and safety requirements.
• Administer first aid when necessary, following correct procedures, and recording injuries as appropriate.
• Plan and lead a variety of extra-curricular activities including after school sports clubs.
• Help in the preparation and serving of healthy and nutritious meals following the School Food Standards.
• To supervise the safe escorting of children to ensure their wellbeing at all times.
• Ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times.
• To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies arising according to the school's policies and procedures.
• To report back to the appropriate member of staff using the school's agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the after school club, or any other issues that may be relevant.
• To promote and reinforce school policies, practices and procedures, including an understanding of child protection and health and safety responsibilities.
• The post holder will be expected to act as an adult role model and support school policies when dealing with pupils, parents, carers, visitors and all members of the school community.
• To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Line Manager.
• The duties may be varied to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held, at the reasonable direction of the Line Manager.

Education and Experience:

• Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE.
• Previous experience as an after-school club assistant is not essential as training is given. However, it would be desirable to have experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an education setting.
• You must be computer literate, able to access emails and respond, competent to complete online training.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Symphony Learning Trust application form for  Support Staff, which includes a section detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role.

Application forms are available on the school’s website (https://orchardprimary.org/vacancies/application-form-support-staff-) 

Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates and the contact details of two referees.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and your early response is encouraged. Completed forms  should be returned to the school office via by e-mail with your covering letter to:

[email protected]

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3^rd September 2025 12.00pm

Successful applicants will be contacted by telephone to confirm invite to interview; applicants who have not heard within 7 days of the advert closing should presume they have not been shortlisted on this occasion. 

Safeguarding

Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

References will be sought in advance of the interview.

All job offers will be subject to successful DBS, medical clearance and references.

Attachments:-  Job Description & Person Specification