After-School Care Assistant - Flexible 15h/Week

Wantage Church of England Primary School; Wantage; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Wantage CE Primary School is seeking a warm, caring after-school wraparound care assistant to join our team. This flexible role supports the Extended Provision Supervisor and helps provide a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for children after the school day.

You should be aged 17 or over, enjoy working with children, and be reliable, patient and a team player. Training in safeguarding and food hygiene may be provided.

Qualifications

• Be aged 17 or over.
• Able to build strong relationships with children.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Teamwork and effective communication with colleagues.
• Dependable, organised and willing to use your initiative.
• Promote positive behaviour according to school guidelines.
• Follow food hygiene and health and safety policies.
• Respond calmly to unexpected situations.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during after-school period and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Support the Extended Provision Supervisor and team with daily operations.
• Prepare and assist with age-appropriate play and activities.
• Engage positively with children and support their play.
• Supervise children and maintain safety at all times.
• Communicate with children, parents and colleagues appropriately.
• Assist with registers and ensure safe collection by authorised adults.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks following hygiene procedures.
• Set up, tidy and store activities, equipment and resources.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Caring and patient

Reliability

Job description

Wantage CE Primary School is seeking a warm, caring after-school wraparound care assistant to join our team. This flexible role supports the Extended Provision Supervisor and helps provide a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for children after the school day.

You should be aged 17 or over, enjoy working with children, and be reliable, patient and a team player. Training in safeguarding and food hygiene may be provided.