Are you passionate about working with children in a nurturing, dynamic, and forward-thinking environment?The Compass School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our Compass Care team, delivering high-quality after-school care in a warm and supportive setting.About Compass CareCompass Care provides a safe, engaging, and flexible wraparound care service for children across all age groups.Based within the school, it offers a variety of structured and relaxed activities that support children's wellbeing and development beyond the classroom.Key ResponsibilitiesResponding to the individual care needs of childrenCreating a calm and welcoming environment for rest, relaxation, and playSupporting the delivery of structured, pre-planned activitiesAssisting in planning and preparing engaging sessionsSetting up and tidying away resourcesSupporting administrative tasks such as registers and daily recordsAbout YouWe are looking for a well-qualified and motivated assistant who brings energy, empathy, and professionalism to the role. The ideal candidate will:Have experience working with primary-aged childrenDemonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skillsBe committed to the values and ethos of The Compass SchoolShow initiative and creativity in supporting children's activitiesWork effectively as part of a collaborative teamPossess good organisational skillsHave interests in areas such as music, art, or sport that could enrich the children's experienceWhy Join Us?At The Compass School, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and caring community, small class sizes, and commitment to excellence.This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a school that values innovation, wellbeing, and the holistic development of every child.Location: The Compass School, Haddington, East LothianHours: Part-time (16¾ hours per week)Salary: £12.77 an hour, working for 16¾ hours per week, this would result in an annual salary of £9,412 approximately.Start Date: January 2026Application Deadline: 1st December 2025About the SchoolThe Compass School is anindependent primary school in East Lothian for girls and boys from pre-school (nursery) to Primary Seven.Children attending the School enjoy its friendly and caring environment in which they canfeel secure and happy and in which they are encouraged to succeed, developing confidence, skills and ability. Its small class sizes allow eachchild to enjoy a very high level ofindividual attention.Over the years, it has built up an excellent reputation for providing high quality education and for the excellent results it achieves with its children. In 2022, The Compass achieved Gold status as a UN Rights Respecting School.In recent years, the School has been awarded 'Champion School' status by iTeach and became one of Scotland's first Digital Schools in recognition of its work in digital learning within the curriculum.The School is located in a beautiful situation in Haddington, which is situated less than fifteen minutes along the A1 from the outskirts of Edinburgh.