After School Club Assistant
After School Club Assistant
- 0579
- Lift Trinity, Bounds Green Road, London, England, United Kingdom, N22 8ES
- Fixed Term
- Lift Trinity
- Closing date: 2 November 2026
- 9
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
- 39 Weeks per year
- Advert opened: 20 October 2026
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable After School Club Assistant to join our team at Lift Trinity. This is an exciting opportunity to help create a fun, safe and engaging environment where children can learn, play and thrive after the school day.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting children's development and wellbeing, and who enjoys planning creative activities that encourage confidence, independence and positive relationships. Working as part of our wider school team, you will play an important role in providing high-quality after-school care that supports both our pupils and their families.
About the role
As an After School Club Assistant, you will help organise and deliver a range of engaging activities, making sure every child feels safe, included and supported. You will help the club run smoothly each day, creating an environment where children can enjoy their time, develop new skills and build positive relationships.
What we're looking for
We are looking for someone who is warm, approachable and genuinely enjoys helping children learn, grow and have fun. You will be reliable, patient and organised, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
You will ideally have experience working with children and an understanding of their individual needs, although just as importantly, you will bring a positive attitude, a willingness to get involved and a commitment to keeping children safe and happy.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging activities that meet the individual developmental needs of children.
- Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children can play, learn and develop.
- Encourage children's social, emotional, physical and creative development through a range of structured and free-play activities.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of care and supervision at all times.
- Register pupils and follow school procedures for attendance and safeguarding.
- Prepare and distribute healthy snacks while promoting good hygiene and healthy lifestyles.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers, providing feedback where appropriate.
- Liaise with the School Operations Manager regarding the planning, attendance and day-to-day running of the club.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe environment before, during and after each session.
- Promote positive behaviour and follow school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour and first aid.
About Lift Trinity
At Lift Trinity, we are dedicated to ensuring every child succeeds, regardless of their background or ability. Our goal is to provide a safe, stimulating and supportive environment where children develop a genuine love for life, learning and play.
We strive to offer rich and inspiring learning opportunities that enable our pupils to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong passion for learning. By the time our children leave Trinity, we want them to be confident, respectful and well prepared for the future, equipped with the knowledge, skills and values they need to thrive in life.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
