Afterschool Club Assistant (Level 2) - Lilliput CE Infant School

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

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a term-time assistant to support the Afterschool Club at Lilliput CE Infant School. The role focuses on safeguarding and well-being while the club runs, under the direction of the club leader.

It is a part-time position of about five and a half hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays during 38 school weeks. Applicants should have enhanced DBS checks, and experience in school settings and working with early-years children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school environment.
• Experience of working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care for children attending the after-school club.
• Maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment for the children.
• Work under the supervision of the Afterschool Club Leader.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Communication

Job description

This term-time assistant post supports the Afterschool Club at Lilliput CE Infant School, a Christian school within the Coastal Learning Partnership. The work centres on keeping children safe and well cared for while the club runs, under the direction of the club leader. It is a part-time role of about five and a half hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays across the 38 working weeks of the school year. Applicants will need an enhanced DBS check, and school and early-years experience is sought.

What the job involves

• Provide safe, high-quality care for children attending the after-school club
• Maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment for the children
• Work under the supervision of the Afterschool Club Leader

Experience

• Experience of working within a school environment
• Experience of working with young children

Skills & knowledge

• Being a team player
• A positive attitude
• Communicating effectively with staff, children and parents

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Health check
• Online searches
• Satisfactory references