[261016E] After School Club Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Half-price after school club places

Job summary

Hill View Primary Academy in Bournemouth is seeking an after school club assistant to join the staff team. The role runs ten hours a week, Monday to Friday, during term time only, and involves supervising children, keeping them safe, and supporting the club operation.

You will help with snacks, lead play and activities, and keep the club area clean and hygienic. Experience in childcare and an enhanced DBS check are essential, with a commitment to safeguarding and a positive, caring approach.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Experience in a childcare environment.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to keep them safe at all times.
• Create a safe and caring environment for children in the club.
• Prepare snacks and supervise children while they eat.
• Help ensure provisions are available for the children.
• Set up the club area before sessions and tidy it afterwards.
• Keep the area clean and hygienic.
• Lead play and group activities with children across year groups.
• Interact with children to encourage a fun and friendly experience.
• Build relationships with children based on mutual respect and dignity.
• Work as part of a wider team of after school club staff.

Skills

Positive behaviour strategies

Communication

Initiative

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

This permanent post is for an after school club assistant at Hill View Primary Academy, working alongside an existing staff team. The work centres on supervising children across year groups, keeping them safe, preparing snacks and keeping the club area clean and tidy. The role runs ten hours a week, Monday to Friday, during term time only. Experience of working in a childcare setting is essential, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Supervise children to keep them safe at all times
• Create a safe and caring environment for children in the club
• Prepare snacks and supervise children while they eat
• Help ensure provisions are available for the children
• Set up the club area before sessions and tidy it afterwards
• Keep the area clean and hygienic
• Lead play and group activities with children across year groups
• Interact with children to encourage a fun and friendly experience
• Build relationships with children based on mutual respect and dignity
• Work as part of a wider team of after school club staff

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working in a childcare environment
• Relevant experience of working with children

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to motivate children using positive behaviour strategies
• Effective communication with children and adults
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Ability to deal positively with change and unpredictability

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to upholding safeguarding practices

Nice to have

• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering qualification
• Openness to new ideas and practices

What’s offered

• LGPS pension
• Competitive salary
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Half-price after school club places for your own child at the school