Stillness Infant School - After School Club Assistant na London Borough of Lewisham

The Role

Stillness Infant School is a 3 form entry school with a 1 form nursery at the heart of the local community, where children achieve highly through a broad and rich curriculum. Children have a positive attitude and enjoy their learning, with positivity and commitment because teachers ‘make it fun’. We are seeking someone who is committed to raising standards, achieving excellence for all and be a committed member of our school team and wider community. 

Stillness Infant School is situated in Honor Oak, a busy residential area of SE London within the Borough of Lewisham. The school is set on a large site which is shared with Stillness Junior School.  We are largely housed  in one building on the ground floor, with office spaces upstairs.  We also have a separate small building used for meetings, breakfast club, parent workshops  and after school activities.

There is a playground space for all children as well as separate outdoor learning spaces  for pupils in Nursery and Reception. In addition, we have access to Kings Sports Ground, a fabulous resource right next to our school. 

Location

Stillness Infant School

Brockley Rise

London

SE23 1NH

Telephone: 020 8690 1208  Email: [email protected]

What we are looking for

We are looking for an exceptional individual who shares our passion for infant education and well-being to join our happy, high-achieving school. 

The After School Assistant will be required to:

• provide a caring, safe and secure environment.
• be adaptable to different ages, to be non-discriminatory.
• assist in planning and providing an appropriate range of activities for children.
• provide extra support for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
• provide extra support for pupils with English as an additional language.

Part-time: Monday - Friday (15 hours per week)

We are looking for an After School Club Assistant who:

• has high expectations of themselves and the children.
• shares our commitment to achieve a caring, safe and secure environment for all children.
• has good communication and listening skills.
• has good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• is adaptable to changes in the daily routine.
• has good attention to detail.
• has a good sense of humour.
• is hardworking, enthusiastic and creative.
• has the ability to build relationships and work as part of a team.
• is friendly, helpful, caring and has a flexible approach.
• is open-minded, shows patience and compassion.
• shows commitment to equal opportunities.
• has the ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
• shows self-confidence.
• has the ability to relate well to other professionals. 
• has has good IT skills, use of Microsoft Office applications would be beneficial but not requirement . 

We can offer you:

• friendly and enthusiastic children who love to learn.
• a skilled and supportive team committed to ensuring the best for all children.
• an inviting and well-resources learning environment.
• supportive parents and governors, keen to involve you in our community.
• a happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the freedom to flourish and succeed.
• a distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• a school in which the pupils flourish in an open, supportive and achieve high standards as a result. 

Salary Details

Scale 2 spine point 3 (£30,225 pro-rata) - £16.56 per hour

Further Information

Visits to the school are welcome. please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Application packs are available from the school office - please email [email protected]

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 10th November 2025.

Interview Date

To be confirmed 

Stillness Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation.

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.