Afterschool Club Assistant

MyNewTerm; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Aletheia Academies Trust is seeking an After School Club Assistant to help operate the Primary Phase After School Club. The role involves running activities, supporting home learning, and encouraging reading in a welcoming team environment.

Working hours are 15 hours per week during term time (38 weeks per year), 15:00–18:00, Monday to Friday. Start date is as soon as possible; DBS checks and safeguarding commitment are required.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working and playing with young children.
• Commitment to enabling every child to achieve the very best they can.
• Belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background.

Responsibilities

• Operate and develop the Primary Phase After School Club to run smoothly and effectively.
• Provide a wide range of play activities and support home learning and reading activities.

Skills

Play with children

Inclusion

Teamwork

Job description

After School Club Assistant

Working Hours: 15 hours per week Term time 38 weeks per year

After School Club working hours are: 15:00 till 18:00 Monday to Friday

Required to start: As soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an After School Club Assistant to join our expanding team to provide a high-quality after-school care experience for children. We are a small team, working very closely together and we will make you very welcome.

Reporting to the Deputy Headteacher (Primary Phase) you will be responsible for the operation and development of the Primary Phase After School Club to ensure it runs smoothly and effectively. You will ensure children attending the club enjoy a wide range of play activities as well as supporting them with home learning and reading activities.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy working and playing with young children
• Are committed to enabling every child to achieve the very best they can
• Have a belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974