After School Club Lead - Part-Time, Level 3

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Swan Lane First School in Worcestershire is seeking an enthusiastic wrap-around care worker for the After School Club and Breakfast Club. The role is part-time (17.5 hours per week) and focuses on planning activities, supervising staff and maintaining records in line with safeguarding policies.

Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification or be willing to complete school-funded training. A satisfactory DBS check is required to meet safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required or willingness to complete school-funded training.
• Satisfactory DBS check covering cautions, reprimands, warnings and convictions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support pupils' development, including those with special needs.
• Lead wrap-around care staff, brief them and set clear expectations for their roles.
• Monitor and evaluate children's responses to activities and adjust them to meet their needs.
• Keep daily administration, attendance, collection and medical and allergy records.
• Manage pupil places and the waiting list, offering places to parents and carers.
• Ensure health and safety, hygiene and first aid procedures are followed, recording and reporting hazards and accidents.
• Ensure food is prepared safely and that dietary requirements, including allergies, are met.
• Co-ordinate equipment maintenance and stock, and the safe setting up and putting away of equipment.
• Uphold the school's behaviour policy and support pupils with challenging behaviour and independence.
• Carry out safeguarding duties, following child protection procedures and raising concerns with the Designated Safeguarding Leads.
• Supervise pupils, resolve issues between them and maintain a safe, stimulating environment, including the outside area.
• Work with parents, carers and external agencies, and plan varied weekly activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Activity planning

Record keeping

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Swan Lane First School in Worcestershire is seeking an enthusiastic wrap-around care worker for the After School Club and Breakfast Club. The role is part-time (17.5 hours per week) and focuses on planning activities, supervising staff and maintaining records in line with safeguarding policies.

Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification or be willing to complete school-funded training. A satisfactory DBS check is required to meet safeguarding standards.