After School Club Assistant

ARK SCHOOLS; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay scale (2.5% above main pay)

More training days

Pension scheme

Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ARK Blacklands Primary Academy Hastings is seeking an Assistant for the After School Club, from 2:45pm to 4:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional days if cover is needed, to provide a friendly face and support to pupils who need it most.

You will work alongside teachers and the wider school community to help create a nurturing, safe and enjoyable end to the day, inspiring pupils to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with After School Club 2:45pm–4:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional days if needed.

Job description

About The Role

The successful candidate will become an Assistant for our After School Club from 2:45pm - 4:15pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and other days if cover needed and will be committed to providing a positive end to the day and offer a friendly face and support to pupils who need it the most. We need exceptional candidates who will be inspirational role models to our pupils and work with both teachers and the wider school community to help establish a supportive and nurturing environment in which children thrive, feel safe and are happy.

The successful candidate will:

• have a strong ethos of inclusion and providing a healthy and nurturing end to the school day;
• have the desire and enthusiasm to help deliver outstanding provision;
• be committed to ARK Blacklands\' ethos of high expectations;
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils;
• build positive relationships with parents/carers.

View the full job description and person specification here .

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ .

About Us

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is Hastings\' fastest-improving primary school. Located near the 109-acre Alexandra Park, we recently celebrated winning the East Sussex Healthy Schools Excellence Award.

We are a large school with a new intake each year of 3 forms, with 90 pupils in each year group, from reception through to year 6. Despite this, our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care.

As part of the Ark schools\' network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.

Visit arkblacklandsprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark\'s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link .

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark\'s safer recruitment process, please click this link .

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.