After-School Care Assistant — Training-Funded

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training funded by the school

Job summary

Swan Lane First School is seeking a dedicated After School Club Assistant to supervise and care for children, delivering stimulating indoor and outdoor activities, and promoting good behaviour within school policies.

The role requires a relevant Level 2 qualification (or willingness to train funded by the school within the first year) and a DBS check; hours are 3:15 per day (16.25 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Relevant level 2 qualification or willingness to complete the training within the first year.
• Satisfactory criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating indoor and outdoor activities suited to children's age, stage and needs
• Maintain a clean, safe and stimulating environment, following health and safety practice in all sessions
• Supervise and care for children, treating each as an individual and understanding their needs
• Promote good behaviour and the inclusion of all children, following the school behaviour policy
• Administer first aid under school procedures and record incidents and accidents
• Support children with challenging behaviour, following directions from class teachers and the leader
• Motivate children to take part and support their independence and self-esteem
• Liaise with class teachers, parents, carers and the wider community
• Raise safeguarding and child protection concerns with the leader and designated safeguarding leads
• Report health and safety concerns about children to the Wrap Around Care Leader
• Follow school and council policies and procedures for running the club
• Undertake training needed to develop in the role

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Swan Lane First School is seeking a dedicated After School Club Assistant to supervise and care for children, delivering stimulating indoor and outdoor activities, and promoting good behaviour within school policies.

The role requires a relevant Level 2 qualification (or willingness to train funded by the school within the first year) and a DBS check; hours are 3:15 per day (16.25 hours per week).