Overview
This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.
South Gosforth First School
Alnmouth Drive
South Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1YF
Contract
Fixed term in the first instance, with a view to being made permanent upon successful probation.
Role
Breakfast & After School Club - Part Time: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.30am-9.00am then 3.00pm – 6.00pm.
*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of an hour*
The governors wish to appoint a motivated, hard working and child-centred Wraparound School Club Assistant to come and work in our wonderful school.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of an effective and cohesive team who all want the very best for our children and families.
As with all members of staff at South Gosforth First School, the successful candidate will actively endorse and deliver the vision of our school, which is centred around giving our pupils ‘Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly’, as well as supporting our school values.
Responsibilities
* Is creative and proactive
* Is flexible and can use their initiative to meet the needs of the children and the demands of the provision
* Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards
* Is well organised and highly motivated
* Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both children and families and enjoys working as part of a team
Requirements
* Assist with the organisation, maintenance, setting out and clearing away of resources to create a purposeful and attractive learning environment
* Assist with any administrative tasks such as attendance registers, collection of fees etc.
* Undertake activities with pupils that promote the development of intellectual, moral, spiritual and social skills
* Respond to the practical needs of children where there is an identified special educational need
* Provide general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils
* Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and act in accordance with all of the School’s policies and procedures
Mandatory Training
There will be mandatory training provided and paid for by the school, including but not limited to:
* Safeguarding and child protection
* Food hygiene
* First aid
* Fire warden training and safety evacuation procedures
Training will either be held in working hours or paid as overtime.
In return, we offer
* A supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
* A dedicated staff team
* Happy, enthusiastic children
* High levels of family engagement
* A vibrant and happy school environment
* An inclusive and supportive ethos
* Collaborative working with the Gosforth Schools’ Trust
South Gosforth First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful in relation to a range of other recruitment checks.
Application forms, person specification and job description can be accessed by emailing: admin@sgfs.uk or on our school website under ‘Job Vacancies’.
Application forms and safe recruitment forms should be emailed to admin@sgfs.uk
Please note that we will not be accepting any hard copy applications. Candidates will be requested to sign all documentation in person if successfully shortlisted.
The closing date for application is Friday 7th of November 2025. Shortlisting will also take place on the 7th of November. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th of November.
THIS POST INVOLVES WORKING WITH CHILDREN – Therefore, please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if candidates indicate otherwise.
Equality and safeguarding
South Gosforth First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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