Location: Chesham
Overview
Our award-winning nurturing school (Ofsted rated Good, last inspection July 2025) is looking for the right person, with the right ethos, to join our happy, forward-thinking community. We are seeking to appoint an After School Club Assistant who shares our values of caring, curiosity and courage as well as our commitment to nurturing lifelong learners.
Term time only: Yes
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to the successful receipt of DBS and reference checks)
Salary: BP 1B.6-1B.10 depending on experience, £8,000 - £8,300 per year (£12.44 to £12.93 per hour)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, Monday to Friday 2:45pm – 5:45pm
Closing date: 25th March 2026
Interviews: Friday 27th March 2026. We reserve the right to close applications early should the right candidate apply sooner.
About us
At Newtown our values are caring, curiosity and courage. Newtown is a vibrant, innovative school set in the heart of the community it serves. The ethos of our two-form entry school is welcoming, nurturing and enthusiastic. Our children are confident in their ability to learn, resilient and considerate of others.
We can offer:
1. a nurturing and welcoming school community
2. a talented, dedicated and caring teaching and support team
3. an amazing group of children with a mix of abilities and cultures
4. support in continuing professional development
5. classrooms filled with laughter and a love of learning
About the role
This role involves the supervision of pupils (aged 4-7) after school hours. The After School Club Assistant will be responsible for planning and preparing activities as well as supervising free play, organising snacks, and liaison with parents. You will be working with another member of staff.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
About you
6. Minimum of English and Maths GCSE
7. You will also ideally have experience of working or volunteering with children and working as part of a team.
Please see the attached person specification for further details.