After School Club Assistant

Woodcot Primary School; Newsham; On-site; GBP 1,400 - 1,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

NEST pension scheme entry

Free Enhanced DBS

Onsite parking

Opportunities for education & training

Gateway Central Services affiliation

Job summary

Woodcot Primary School is seeking an After School Club Assistant to supervise pupils in the club, provide care and first aid as needed, and help keep play areas and equipment safe. You will assist in preparing and serving hot or cold snacks after school.

The role is term-time only (38 weeks) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:10pm–4:30pm, at a rate of £14.50 per hour. Applicants should be energetic, reliable and able to work well in a team with safeguarding awareness.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate you can work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Commitment to high-quality childcare.
• Creativity to engage children in activities.
• Patient, punctual, reliable.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in all areas of the club.
• Provide care and first aid to children who are injured or unwell.
• Ensure play equipment is safe and clean.
• Assist in preparation and serving of snacks.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Punctuality

Childcare experience

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

First Aid Certificate

Food Hygiene Certificate

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

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.

As a person, you will:

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.

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