Job Introduction
Afterschool Club Assistant (Level 2)
Lilliput CE Infant School
11 hours, 2.45pm – 5.30pm Tuesday - Friday*, term time (38 working weeks)
Grade D, SCP 5 - 6 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (£13.26-£13.47 per hour)
Actual Salary: £6,359 - £6,636 pro rata per annum
Permanent, starting January 2026
Lilliput CE Infant School is a four-form entry school, situated in the heart of Lilliput, Poole.
We are a high-achieving, values-led school where every child is nurtured to thrive. Rooted in our Christian ethos and the core values of Love, Respect, and Serve, we are committed to developing the whole child - academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We champion pupil wellbeing through both universal approaches and targeted support, ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. This is further strengthened by being part of Coastal Learning Partnership; a family of twenty schools who work closely together to secure the best possible education for the families we serve.
Under the supervision of the Afterschool Club Leader the candidate will provide safe, high-quality care for our children whilst maintaining a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Ideal candidates will have worked within a school environment and have experience of working with young children. They will be a team player, have a positive attitude and be able to communicate effectively with staff, children and their parents.
*The school would consider applicants for less than three days/a job share
For further details, please speak to the School Operations Manager, Sophie Clark, on 01202 709013. Applicants are also encouraged to view our websites: www.lilliput.poole.sch.uk or Coastal Learning Partnership www.coastalpartnership.co.uk
External candidates: Please send a completed application form to: Lilliput.Office@lilliput.coastalpartnership.co.uk
Closing Date: We will start to shortlist applications from Monday 5th January 2026 and the recruitment shall remain open until the position is filled
Interviews: To be confirmed
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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