After School Club Assistant or Supervisory Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided for the assistant

Job summary

Westdene Primary School is offering an after school club role, available as either an assistant or supervisory assistant. The position involves running a varied programme of play and activities for primary-age children, with personal care for some Preschool and Reception pupils.

The role is term-time only, covering Friday from 3pm to 6.15pm, with possible ad hoc cover on other afternoons when staff are absent.

Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid qualification, or willingness to train for it.
• Food Hygiene qualification, or willingness to train for it.

Responsibilities

• Run after school club activities that give children a varied range of play and activities.
• Guide and encourage children through positive support.
• Provide personal care for some Preschool and Reception pupils.
• Cover for absent staff on other afternoons on an ad hoc basis.
• Suggest fresh activity ideas for the club.

Skills

Caring and patient

Positive guidance

Children's play & needs

Health and safety

Education

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene

Job description

This is an after school club role at Westdene Primary School, offered as either an assistant or supervisory assistant post. The work centres on running varied play and activities for primary-age children, with personal care for some Preschool and Reception pupils. The post is term-time only, covering Friday from 3pm to 6.15pm, with possible ad hoc cover on other afternoons when staff are absent. Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene are needed, or a willingness to train for them.

What the job involves

• Run after school club activities that give children a varied range of play and activities
• Guide and encourage children through positive support
• Provide personal care for some Preschool and Reception pupils
• Cover for absent staff on other afternoons on an ad hoc basis
• Suggest fresh activity ideas for the club

What’s required

Qualifications

• Up to date Paediatric First Aid qualification, or willingness to train for it
• Up to date Food Hygiene qualification, or willingness to train for it

Experience

• Experience working with primary-aged children (supervisory assistant)

Skills & knowledge

• Caring and patient manner (assistant)
• Interest in supporting children to enjoy activities through positive guidance and encouragement (assistant)
• Interest in children's play and emotional needs (supervisory assistant)
• Sound understanding of health and safety (supervisory assistant)

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Training provided for the assistant role