Early Years Practitioner + After School Club Assistant (Term-Time)

Company: St Stephen’s CE Primary School (Astley)
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Astley St Stephen’s CE Primary School

Manchester Road

Astley

M29 7BT

Early Years Practitioner

12.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade 4, £7,227 – £7,577 per annum. £13.26 – £13.90 per hour

Midday Assistant

5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade 2, £2,914 per annum. £13.05 per hour

After School Club Assistant

10 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade 3, £5,921 per annum. £13.26 per hour

Required for September 2026

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Early Years Practitioners to support our new Nursery class, After School Club, and lunchtime cover.

Hours of work: 12pm to 5.30pm.

Midday Assistant 5 hours Level 1, Grade 2 12pm-1pm.

Early Years Practitioner 12.5 hours Level 3, Grade 4 1pm-3.30pm.

After School Club Assistant 10 hours Level 2, Grade 3 3.30pm-5.30pm.

The successful candidates must liaise closely with Class Teachers and other staff, use initiative, promote our Christian values and ethos, and understand the confidential nature of the position. The hours for both posts will be 27.5 per week, working term time only plus one extra week for inset and training days.

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Midday team and Class Teachers. Duties may also involve dealing with first aid issues.

We offer a happy and caring working environment together with an effective supportive team.

Contact the school on Tel: 01942 882412; E-mail: enquiries@admin.astleysaintstephens.wigan.sch.uk; Website: www.astleysaintstephen.co.uk

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 6th July 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding.

Supporting Documents

  • Job Description and Person Specification – After School Club Assistant
  • Job Description and Person Specification – Midday Assistant
  • Childcare Disqualification Requirements
  • DBS Policy Statement – Schools
  • Guidance for Safer Working Practice
  • Job Description – Early Years Practitioner

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Posted: June 4th, 2026