Before and After School Assistant

St Simon’s Catholic Primary School
Bosden Avenue
Hazel Grove
Stockport
Cheshire
SK7 4LH
0161 483 9696

Before and After School Assistant
Scale 2 (£12,897.30 - £13,099.67 actual salary)
22.5 Hours, Part Time
Term Time Only
Permanent
Start Date: June 2026

Application Deadline: 14th May 2026 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to headteacher@st-simons.stockport.sch.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Shortlisting Date: To be confirmed
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Your Role

You will play a key role in ensuring our pupils start and end their school day with a smile. This isn't just about supervision; it’s about creating an engaging, fun, and relaxing space for children outside of formal classroom hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children aged 411.
• Activity Planning: Helping to organise indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, and quiet study areas.
• Snack Preparation: Assisting with the preparation and serving of healthy breakfasts and afternoon snacks.
• Relationship Building: Maintaining positive communication with parents, carers, and school staff.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient and Energetic: You genuinely enjoy working with children and have a "can-do" attitude.
• A Team Player: You work well with others to create a seamless experience for the kids.
• Supportive of our Ethos: While you don't have to be Catholic, you must be willing to support the school’s Christian values and mission.
• Qualified (Preferred): Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Playwork is a desirable, but we value experience and personality above all.

Working Hours

Morning Session: 7:15 AM 9:00 AM
Afternoon Session: 3:15 PM 6:00 PM

(We are open to candidates interested in mornings, afternoons, or both.)

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria in the person specification in their supporting statement

About Our School

At St Simon’s, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive, and vibrant school community. Guided by our Catholic ethos, we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Before and After School Assistant to join our wonderful wrap-around care team.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Headteacher on headteacher@st-simons.stockport.sch.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

St Simon’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including DBS check and will then be required to sign the CES Contract.

Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Stockport Local Authority.

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