Afterschool Assistant

TeacherActive; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Morning & After School Supervisor in the Newcastle area to supervise breakfast and after-school sessions, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children before and after school. The role includes organizing activities, serving healthy snacks, and safeguarding responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on communication with parents and staff.

The ideal candidate has experience with children in school or childcare settings, excellent interpersonal skills, and a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, childcare, or youth settings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Caring, patient, and approachable nature.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children during breakfast club and after-school sessions.
• Organise and lead age-appropriate activities, games, and crafts.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks and refreshments.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage social interaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues.

Skills

Experience with children

Good communication

Team player

Caring and patient

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

First Aid qualification

Job description

Morning & After School Supervisor

Newcastle area.

£14.95 per hour.

Monday to Friday

7.15 am - 8.45 am and then 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm (4.5 hours per day)

Permanent opportunity.

About the Role

My client is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Breakfast Club and After-School Club Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for children before and after the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children during breakfast club and after-school sessions.


• Organise and lead age-appropriate activities, games, and crafts.


• Prepare and serve healthy snacks and refreshments.


• Ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children.


• Promote positive behaviour and encourage social interaction.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment.


• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.


• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or youth setting.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work as part of a team.


• Caring, patient, and approachable nature.


• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Desirable:

• Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3).


• First Aid qualification.


• Experience planning activities for children.

What They Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.


• Opportunities for training and professional development.


• The chance to make a positive difference in children's lives.

Safeguarding Statement

School Name is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and relevant safeguarding checks.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.