After School Club Assistant

Newtown School; Chesham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Newtown School in Chesham, United Kingdom, is seeking an After School Club Assistant to join our caring, curious, and courageous community. The role runs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, five days a week, supporting pupils aged 4–7 after school hours. Applicants with childcare qualifications are encouraged, with a minimum of English and Maths GCSE, and prior childcare experience preferred.

You will plan activities, supervise play, coordinate snacks, and communicate with parents as part of a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of English and Maths GCSE.
• Interest in childcare qualifications encouraged.
• Experience or volunteering with children is desirable.
• Details provided in attached job description and person specification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils aged 4-7 after school hours.
• Plan and prepare activities and supervise free play.
• Organise snacks and liaise with parents.
• Work as part of a supportive team with other staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Childcare experience

Activity planning

Supervision of children

Education

English GCSE

Maths GCSE

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an After School Club Assistant who shares our values of caring, curiosity and courage as well as our commitment to nurturing lifelong learners.

At Newtown our values are caring, curiosity and courage. Newtown is a vibrant, innovative school set in the heart of the community it serves. The ethos of our two-form entry school is welcoming, nurturing and enthusiastic. Our children are confident in their ability to learn, resilient and considerate of others.

We can offer:

• a nurturing and welcoming school community
• a talented, dedicated and caring teaching and support team
• an amazing group of children with a mix of abilities and cultures
• support in continuing professional development
• classrooms filled with laughter and a love of learning

The role:

• This is a part time role 5 days per week from 3:30pm until 5:30pm.
• This role involves the supervision of pupils (aged 4-7) after school hours. The After School Club Assistant will be responsible for planning and preparing activities as well as supervising free play, organising snacks, and liaison with parents. You will be working with other members of staff.
• Please see the attached job description for further details

You will:

• While candidates do have to be over 18 years of age we would encourage applications from students currently studying for childcare qualifications
• The successful candidtate will have a minimum of English and Maths GCSE.
• You will ideally have experience of working or volunteering with children and working as part of a team.
• Please see the attached person specification for further details.

We reserve the right to close applications early should the right candidate apply before the end date.