After School Assistant

The Perse School, Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,700; Part time

Job summary

The Perse School Cambridge is seeking an After School 'Owls' Assistant to care for and supervise children aged 3 to 7 in Owls Club, from 3:15pm to 5:30pm, five afternoons a week during term time in Cambridge.

The role involves building relationships with children, staff and parents, and supporting a safe, engaging environment. Some experience with young children is important; relevant school experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children is important.
• Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• To work under the direction of the Deputy Head.
• To care for and supervise the children following the end of the day’s lessons until they are collected by their parents/carers.
• To develop excellent relationships with the children, parents and staff.
• To work as part of a wider after school team.
• To ensure that school processes and policies are adhered to at all times.
• To act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with children, staff and parents.
• To work at Club Pelican (holiday club) for an agreed period (for which the dates will be published well in advance).

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

After School 'Owls' Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £6,660 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term-time only (3.15pm - 5.30pm 5 afternoons per week, during term time)

The Perse Pelican School is looking for an assistant to work in our after school provision, Owls Club, which provides a safe, enjoyable and stimulating environment for children aged from 3 to 7. This essential role is there to care for and supervise the children following the end of the day’s lessons until they are collected by their parents/carers. The ideal candidate will be able to develop excellent relationships with the children, staff and parents and work as part of the wider after school team. Relevant experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential; however some experience with young children is important.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Key Responsibilities

• To work under the direction of the Deputy Head.
• To care for and supervise the children following the end of the day’s lessons until they are collected by their parents/carers.
• To develop excellent relationships with the children, parents and staff.
• To work as part of a wider after school team.
• To ensure that school processes and policies are adhered to at all times.
• To act in a professional manner at all times when dealing with children, staff and parents.
• To work at Club Pelican (holiday club) for an agreed period (for which the dates will be published well in advance).

Closing date: Monday 12th October at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children