Vacancy
Before & After School Club Support Staff
Grade: A2
Location: St Mary’s Church of England VC Primary School
Address: Clifford Road, Boston Spa, LS23 6DB
Website: https://www.stmaryscofe.org.uk
Email: schooloffice@stmaryscofe.org.uk
Telephone No: 01937 844395
Required From: September 2025
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Hours: To be agreed with successful applicant – indicative hours are 07:15 – 09:00 / 15:00 – 18:00
Accountable to: Senior Leadership Team
Special Conditions: this post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.
Job Purpose: To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the setting lead in the management of pupils and the provision. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. There is a requirement to submit to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau background check. There may be a need to occasionally work outside of school hours and off school premises, as required by the school.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities taking place within the provision.
- Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment, in accordance with the planning provided by the provision lead.
- Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
- Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to access all areas of the provision.
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
- To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and CPD programmes.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
- Be aware of and comply with school and Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Be responsible for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare and following child protection procedures.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the standards and equal opportunities of the school and Leeds City Council.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures and making sure the individual/s involved understand it is unacceptable.
The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Qualifications Maths & English. Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and First aid qualifications are desirable, full training will be given.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements
Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate
Skills Required
- Good numeracy/literacy skills
- Effective use of ICT to support learning
- Use of other equipment technology
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Work constructively as part of a team
Knowledge Required
- Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
- Basic understanding of child development and learning
- General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Experience Required
- Of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Behavioural & other Characteristics required
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Ability to understand and observe the School and Leeds City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the School and Leeds City Council’s Health & Safety Policies.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements
Skills Required
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Knowledge Required
- Maths and/or English Grades GCSE A-C or CSE level 1
- First aid training/training as appropriate
We are part of the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership, a group of local primary schools, and as such we are connected to a strong network who are all committed to work with our partners to raise levels of educational attainment, enjoyment and achievement.
To request an application pack email schooloffice@stmaryscofe.org.uk
Visits to the school are welcomed by appointment with the Headteacher Please call the school on 01937 844395 to speak with the school office to arrange a visit.
Please visit our school website to learn more about our school: www.stmaryscofe.org.uk
Completed applications forms to be returned to schooloffice@Stmatyscofe.org.uk
The closing date is: Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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