After School Club Assistant- Haymoor Junior School

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun, friendly team

Rights Respecting school

Specialist training and career growth

Job summary

Haymoor Junior School seeks an enthusiastic after-school club assistant to help run care and play for primary-aged children. You will set up rooms, supervise play, attend to attendance records, and support ongoing development of the club.

The role is permanent during term-time, 15 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 3.00 pm–6.00 pm. A suitable childcare qualification and an Enhanced DBS check are required; you should be cheerful, flexible and able to work in a Rights Respecting school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with 4 to 11-year-olds and their families

Responsibilities

• Assist the after-school club team with the day-to-day running of the club, supporting children's personal, social and educational development
• Prepare rooms and resources, and set up play equipment, materials and refreshments at the start of sessions
• Clear away equipment and materials safely at the end of sessions
• Help the Line Manager keep accurate attendance records
• Ensure children use play equipment correctly
• Contribute to the continuous development of the club
• Provide a high standard of care in a safe, caring environment

Skills

Excellent communication

Administration skills

Team player

Experience with 4-11 year olds

Education

Suitable childcare qualification

Job description

An after-school club assistant post at Haymoor Junior School, supporting the club team that runs care and play for primary-aged children. The work centres on the daily running of the club: setting up rooms and equipment, supervising play, keeping attendance records and helping the club keep developing. It is a permanent, term-time role of 15 hours a week, Monday to Friday from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm, open to candidates with experience of 4 to 11-year-olds and a childcare qualification. Enhanced DBS checks apply.

What the job involves

• Assist the after-school club team with the day-to-day running of the club, supporting children's personal, social and educational development
• Prepare rooms and resources, and set up play equipment, materials and refreshments at the start of sessions
• Clear away equipment and materials safely at the end of sessions
• Help the Line Manager keep accurate attendance records
• Ensure children use play equipment correctly
• Contribute to the continuous development of the club
• Provide a high standard of care in a safe, caring environment

What’s required

Qualifications

• Suitable childcare qualification

Experience

• Experience of working with 4 to 11-year-olds and their families

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of, and commitment to, good quality childcare
• Excellent communication and administration skills
• Works well in a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Cheerful, flexible and approachable
• Energy and enthusiasm, with the initiative to act independently

What’s offered

• Fun, friendly and supportive team
• Working in a Rights Respecting school
• Long service awards
• Specialist training and career development opportunities within the Trust