Care Club Session Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Session Supervisor for the Care Club at Menston Primary School in Ilkley. The role assists the Care Club Manager with before and after school care, supervising children, arranging inclusive play, and handling emergencies within school policy.

Candidates should have experience with primary school age children and hold a paediatric first aid qualification, or be willing to train. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary school age children.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care Club Manager in organising and delivering wrap-around childcare.
• Organise and lead supervision and support for children.
• Plan inclusive, creative and enjoyable play opportunities.
• Deal with emergencies under school policy and liaise with staff.
• Contribute to leadership and wider work of the Care Club.
• Support safeguarding practices and build relationships with children, staff and parents.

Skills

Well organised

Friendly team player

Good interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic and caring

Willingness to support wider work

Education

Paediatric first aid qualification

Job description

Session Supervisor post in the Care Club, the wrap-around childcare facility at Menston Primary School. The role supports the Care Club Manager in running before and after school care, supervising children, planning inclusive play and handling emergencies, including sick or injured children, under school policy. The setting has its own playrooms and outdoor spaces, and the post helps lead a long-running service. Candidates need experience with primary-age children and a paediatric first aid qualification or willingness to train for one; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support the Care Club Manager in organising and delivering high-quality wrap-around childcare
• Organise and lead consistently effective supervision and support for children
• Plan, coordinate, promote and provide inclusive, creative and enjoyable play opportunities
• Deal with immediate problems and emergencies under school policy, such as a sick, injured or distressed child, liaising with colleagues and the Manager
• Contribute to the leadership of the Care Club
• Support the wider work of the Care Club
• Support the school's commitment to safeguarding children
• Build excellent relationships with children, staff, parents and other professionals

Qualifications

• Paediatric first aid qualification, or willingness to undertake the training

Experience

• Experience of working with primary school age children

Skills & knowledge

• Well organised
• Friendly, flexible team player
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and caring nature
• Willingness to support the wider work of the Care Club

Other

• Commitment to forging excellent relationships with children, staff, parents and other professionals
• Commitment to supporting the school's safeguarding of children

Nice to have

• Experience of providing high-quality before and after school childcare

What’s offered

• High-quality training relevant to the role
• Support in implementing systems improvements
• Dedicated playrooms and varied outdoor spaces in a village setting