Afterschool Club Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

St Germans Academy in King's Lynn is seeking a permanent afterschool club supervisor. You will oversee a 3:10pm–4:40pm daily session, plan creative and educational activities, and maintain a safe, welcoming space for children during term time.

Applicants should be fluent in English with strong communication and teamwork skills, be able to work independently, and have safeguarding awareness (training can be provided). DBS check and references are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent English
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Enthusiastic, patient and approachable
• Enjoys working with children and helping them build confidence and social skills
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (training can be provided)

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting children during afterschool club sessions
• Planning and assisting with creative, recreational and educational activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting inclusion for all children
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children at all times
• Preparing and serving snacks and refreshments
• Keeping the environment clean, organized and welcoming
• Communicating with colleagues, parents and carers

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Enthusiastic

Approachable

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

This permanent post sits in the afterschool club at St Germans Academy. The work centres on supervising children, planning creative and educational activities, and keeping the space safe and welcoming. Sessions run 3.10pm to 4.40pm on weekdays during term time only, 7.5 hours a week. Fit depends on an enhanced DBS check, references and fluent English, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervising and supporting children during afterschool club sessions
• Planning and assisting with creative, recreational and educational activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting inclusion for all children
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children at all times
• Preparing and serving snacks and refreshments
• Keeping the environment clean, organized and welcoming
• Communicating with colleagues, parents and carers

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Fluent English
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Enthusiastic, patient and approachable
• Enjoys working with children and helping them build confidence and social skills
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (training can be provided)

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• At least 2 references covering the last 3 years
• Completed declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations
• Possible online check of public information

Nice to have

• Previous experience working with children