After School Club Assistant

Heath Lane Nursery School; Two Waters; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship Scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Private medical insurance - physio, 24

Discounted gym subscription

Cycle to work scheme

Hertfordshire reward programme

Government pension scheme

Mental Health Support

Job summary

Heath Lane Nursery School is seeking an After School Club Assistant to support children aged 3 and 4 in a nurturing, educational environment. You will help plan and run activities, supervise play, and assist with tea service as part of a friendly, inclusive team.

The role offers part-time hours (Mon-Thu 2.30pm–5.30pm) and opportunities for growth through the Hertfordshire County Council apprenticeship scheme and continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and running activities for young children.
• Ability to observe and respond to children's needs.
• Strong emphasis on play-based learning and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
• Providing a caring and supportive environment.
• Support the children to enjoy a tea that they support with preparing and serving.

Skills

Childcare

Observation

Teamwork

Job description

Are you passionate about working with young children and creating a nurturing, educational environment? We're looking for a dedicated After School Club Assistant to join our team and make a difference in the lives of children aged 3 and 4 at Heath Lane Nursery School.

At Heath Lane Nursery School we believe that every child deserves a safe and stimulating space to learn, grow, and have fun. Our after-school club is a place where imagination knows no bounds, and where we foster a love for exploration and discovery.

The School:

At Heath Lane Nursery we believe that early years educational settings are crucial for a child’s development. Learning is the key to everything we do, but most importantly we know learning must be fun! Each day is spent developing children who are curious learners and preparing them for a life packed full of knowledge. Heath Lane has gone to great lengths to create an inspirational learning environment for the children, staff & families.

The individual:

At Heath Lane Nursery we want to make a change for people with careers in early years setting, we are looking for a team who see their role as more than a job. Our team must understand the importance of listening, observing & teaching the children though learning based play. We are a diverse and inclusive workforce packed full of like-minded educators who share a passion for knowledge & child development. You must be eager to learn, we encourage our teams to reach their full potential and we support them with a mix of growth initiatives and an incomparable learning environment from our Hertfordshire County Council apprenticeship scheme & the Continuing Professional Development programme.

What we are looking for:

As an After School Club Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the happiness and well-being of our little ones. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
• Providing a caring and supportive environment.
• Support the children to enjoy a tea that they support with preparing and serving.

Heath Lane Nursery is located with working distance of Hemel Hempstead Train Station and Main Bus routes from all over Hertfordshire.

The role is Monday - Thursday 2.30pm to 5.30pm = maximum 15 hours a week

Our Benefits

• Job security
• Apprenticeship Scheme
• Continuing Professional Development
• Private medical insurance - physio, 24GP and much more
• Discounted gym subscription
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hertfordshire reward programme
• Government pension scheme
• Mental Health Support: Wellbeing coach, calming staff lounge
• 50% off childcare
• There is more…
• Our refer a friend scheme - if you can bring a new member to join our team for 6 months plus, there will be a bonus for you.
• Well-being for our staff is at the core of your vision, we provide a calming space, listening year, a well-being package and close working family.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working closely with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS and other safeguarding checks and also to satisfactory references being obtained.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.