Before & Afterschool Club Assistant (After School Club)

Grade: Grade 4 (SCP 7 11)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 3.75 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £2,291 - £2,422 (Subject to increase pending a Pay Award)

Interview Date: Thursday 5^th November 2026

Before & After School Club Assistant After School Club (Mon, Wed, Thurs)

(Job Ref: REDEXT02)

Our Vision: A specialist SEND community inspiring Rochdale and beyond

Redwood Clubs are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed After School Club Assistant to join our After School Club. Redwood Clubs provide a fun, inclusive, and engaging provision for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities across the borough of Rochdale. The role is based primarily at our Hudson’s Walk site.

We are seeking a reliable, honest, and hardworking individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about supporting learners. The successful applicant will help create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where learners feel valued and supported.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A professional, positive, and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Flexibility, quick thinking, and creativity
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to use initiative and a good sense of humour
• An approachable manner with excellent communication skills
• The ability to act as a positive role model for the school community
• Previous experience working with learners, ideally in an out-of-hours or childcare setting

If the successful applicant does not already hold relevant training, this will be provided, including Safeguarding, Prevent, and First Aid.

We offer a fun, supportive, caring, and nurturing working environment, where staff are encouraged and supported in their professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up and clearing away equipment at the start and end of each session
• Supervising learners’ activities and ensuring their safety at all times
• Meeting and greeting parents/carers and providing feedback on learners’ time at the club
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging activities and encouraging creative play
• Supporting the provision of a fun, stimulating, and inclusive environment
• Contributing ideas to the planning and organisation of daily activities
• Monitoring the condition and safety of activity equipment
• Providing personal care to learners, where required

We can offer:

• A committed, driven and supportive team

• Excellent CPD and support for your own career development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• First class facilities that support our staff and learners in an ever developing and challenging environment
• Discounted gym membership at Oulder Hill Leisure Centre & Your Trust Gyms
• Cycle to Work Scheme

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to vacancies@redwood-school.com by 11:59pm on Sunday 18^th October 2026.

Please note CVs are not accepted, direct applications only, no agencies.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.