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Job Description
Breakfast Club, 21.25 hours per week - 0715-08.45 / Tea Club 15.15-18.00 (we can accommodate flexible working patterns/hours within these times). We are looking for a dedicated and creative Wraparound Club assistant to join the thriving wraparound care provision at our friendly and welcoming primary school. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children at the beginning of the school day. Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging activities that cater to a range of interests and age groups
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children attending the club
Supervise and support children's play, social interactions, and well-being
Communicate effectively with parents, school staff, and external agencies as needed
Maintain health and safety standards and safeguarding procedures at all times The successful applicant will:
Have experience working with children in a play, childcare, or school setting
Be a friendly, enthusiastic, and responsible individual who enjoys working with children
Have strong organisational skills and the ability to lead a small team
A commitment to providing a safe and engaging environment Our school offers:
happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy coming to school
a highly motivated, friendly and caring staff team
excellent opportunities for professional development and support.
the support of a committed Governing Body and Leadership Team.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The ability to converse at ease in spoken English is essential for the post. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. Please return your completed application form to stmargarets@durhamlearning.net This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 2026.
Interview date:
TBC St Margaret's CE Primary School Crossgate Peth, Durham, DH1 4