Key Role Information

Salary
FTE: £24,796.00 (actual salary: £13,689.59)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/03/2026 12:00
Interview
W/C 13/04/2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale - ESSS | SCP7 - SCP7
Department
B/ASC
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
23.75
Weeks per year
44.850
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

King Offa Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Breakfast and/or Afterschool Club Assistant on a permanent basis to support our wraparound care provision.

We welcome applications from candidates who wish to work breakfast club only, afterschool club only, or both sessions. This is an exciting and rewarding role. Whether you join our friendly team for the morning, afternoon, or both, you will help with the day-to-day running of the provision, ensuring high standards of care and engaging play opportunities so that children enjoy a positive start and/or end to their school day.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • you have experience working in an environment with children and young people
  • you enjoy working as part of a team
  • you can organise age-appropriate, fun, and stimulating activities
  • you have the ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies
  • you are passionate about helping and supporting all children
  • you have willingness to lead and show initiative

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  • A supportive team who places our values of Knowledge, Opportunities, Pride, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Maria Gonet, Business Manager, on office@kingoffapa.org.uk or 01424 211548.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

 

Qualifications

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or a willingness to completeessential
NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants, in Childcare or in Playwork, or equivalentdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to create and maintain an appropriate environment which ensures the safety of all users of the schoolessential
Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school mattersessential
Ability to work in an organised and methodical manneressential
Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the nursery and school teamessential
Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlinesessential
Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate toessential
Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategiesessential
Ability to organise fun and stimulating activitiesessential
Passionate about helping and supporting all children and/or young peopleessential
Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self-reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the pupils
Willingness to lead and show initiative

Experience

Experience of establishing positive relationships with children and/or young people

Experience of working in a team

Experience of working successfully as part of a team

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of working in an environment with children and/or young peopleessential
Knowledge of basic hygiene proceduresessential
Knowledge or awareness of the SEN Code of Practice
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and others

Personal Attributes

A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethosessential
A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethosessential
Flexibility in the approach to work and the demands of the post and to be adaptable to the changing circumstances of the schoolessential
Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the countyessential
Model behaviour, attitudes, and dress that set the best possible example to pupilsessential
Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young peopleessential

Relevant Skills

Good numeracy, literacy, IT, and communication skillsessential

About Us

King Offa Primary Academy and Nursery is a two-form entry school and nursery for pupils aged 2-11 located in the heart of Bexhill-on-Sea. King Offa converted to Academy status in September 2012. It is a school rich in history, having first opened in 1907. Over 100 years on we continue to evolve, whilst keeping our core intention of nurturing kind, knowledgeable, and resilient children.   

Our strong relationships with parents, carers, and wider family are very important to us. We know that educating children is our joint responsibility and we value the support of all our families.  

We are proud of our educational outcomes and how well pupils learn here. We have a well considered curriculum and are committed to high standards throughout. However, we also make sure we offer pupils wider opportunities to develop their talents and interests, so they grow into thoughtful, open-minded individuals who make a positive contribution to the world around them.  

At King Offa, we have four key values, which are: Knowledge, Opportunities, Pride, and Achievement. These underpin everything that we do, and belong to every single pupil, member of staff and the wider community. 


"Reflecting on my 11 year teaching journey at King Offa Primary Academy, from a newly qualified teacher to where I stand today, fills me with immense pride and gratitude. I’ve had the privilege of growing alongside the school, witnessing its transformation and commitment to the next generation.  I’ve loved every moment of being part of this journey, surrounded by passionate colleagues and unique children. This school isn’t just where I work, it’s where I’ve grown as a teacher and found a true sense of belonging."

King Offa Primary Academy

Emily Sturt

esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk

Down Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4HS

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.