After School Club Assistant

Woodcot Primary School; Gosport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

NEST pension

Enhanced DBS

Onsite parking

Professional development

Job summary

Woodcot Primary School in Gosport is seeking an After School Club Assistant to create a caring, secure environment and support children aged 4-11 after school hours.

The role runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:10pm–4:30pm, term-time only (38 weeks). Pay is £14.50 per hour with duties including supervision, basic first aid and snack preparation.

Qualifications

• Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, flexible and committed to high-quality childcare.
• Patient, punctual, reliable and trustworthy with safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in all areas of the after school club and provide care and first aid as needed.
• Ensure play equipment is safe and clean and assist in the preparation and serving of snacks.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Childcare commitment

Job description

VACANCY for After School Club Assistant

Woodcot Primary School

£14.50 per hour

2.67 hours a week (3.10pm - 4.30pm)

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Term Time only - 38 working weeks

Gateway Central Services are seeking an After School Club Assistant to join us at Woodcot Primary School.

You will be based in the school and assist in providing a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities to facilitate an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 4-11.

Principle Responsibilities/duties:

As an After School Club Assistant, you will supervise pupils in all areas of the club, giving care and first aid to children who are injured or unwell, ensuring play equipment is safe and clean and children play together in a structured and secure environment. As well as assisting in the preparation and serving of hot and cold snacks.

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate that you can work on your own initiative, be part of a team, take instruction and constructive criticism
• Have energy, enthusiasm and the ability to be flexible
• Have a commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
• Have creativity to devise new ideas and engage the children in activities
• Be patient, punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Work within agreed policies, including child protection, behaviour management, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities as well as adhering to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures
• Maintain positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents

Desirable

• Have previous experience of play work
• Have a strong interest in the care, learning and development of young children
• Good organisational and planning skills
• First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (training can be provided)

In return, you will get:

• A competitive salary
• Entry into our NEST pension scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS
• Onsite parking
• Opportunities for further education and professional development
• Be part of Gateway Central Services in The Gateway Trust, an organisation dedicated to supporting the local community

Gateway Central Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

Gateway Central Services are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.