After School Care Assistant

Part Time, term time only

Permanent

Salary: £7,530 per annum (FTE £28,587)

The role

Sutton High School is seeking an enthusiastic Care Assistant to support our exceptional after school care provision, Explorers, for Prep School pupils aged 3 to 11.

As an After School Care Assistant, you will help deliver our provision of high-quality care at the end of the school day. As part of a friendly and supportive team, you will contribute to a safe, welcoming environment by supervising children, preparing activities, and ensuring pupils are happy and well cared for at all times.

Hours for this role are 12.5 hours per week across five days, from 3pm to 5:30pm.

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant school community that values kindness, curiosity and high standards of care. We are looking for a well-qualified individual with an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in childcare.

About Sutton High Prep School

Sutton High Prep School is part of Sutton High School, an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are among the top schools in the country.

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and integrated community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve.

Why work at Sutton High Prep School?

The School is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice.

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Training grants for qualifications

• Generous pension schemes

• Free life assurance benefit

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

• A Cycle to Work scheme

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.

Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls' schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.