After School Club Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Temporary After School Club Supervisor to support Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School, part of Link Academy Trust. The role focuses on supervising active play, keeping children safe, planning enjoyable activities and helping with simple snacks during term time.

Sessions are two hours on Monday to Wednesday and one hour on Thursday. Applicants wanting fewer hours may be considered for job sharing.

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene, completed through the Trust's online course.
• Commitment to working with children and safeguarding their welfare.

Responsibilities

• Promote and supervise active play
• Ensure the safety of all children
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Plan after school club sessions
• Provide fun activities
• Order and prepare simple snacks
• Use own initiative
• Maintain a high-quality environment in which children thrive

Skills

Commitment to safeguarding children

Education

English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

This temporary post supports the After School Club at Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School, part of Link Academy Trust, and runs term time only. The work centres on supervising active play, keeping children safe and planning fun activities, along with preparing simple snacks. Sessions are short, two hours on Monday to Wednesday and one hour on Thursday, and applicants wanting fewer hours may be considered for a job share. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Promote and supervise active play
• Ensure the safety of all children
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Plan after school club sessions
• Provide fun activities
• Order and prepare simple snacks
• Use own initiative
• Maintain a high-quality environment in which children thrive

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene, completed through the Trust's online course

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to working with children and safeguarding their welfare

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Online social media check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Level 3 in Early Years
• Experience in a similar role in a school
• Excellent English and Maths skills
• Ability to build good relationships with children, staff and parents
• High expectations of children's behaviour and consistent boundaries
• Good team player with a good sense of humour
• Ability to use own initiative