Childcare Assistant

Fit for Sport Limited; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's activity provider seeks a Childcare Assistant to work in our After School Club in the Camberley area. The role requires planning activities for children aged 4 to 12 while ensuring their health and safety. The successful candidate will have experience in a school environment and will demonstrate excellent leadership and teamwork skills. We offer flexible hours, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday including UK Bank Holidays

Discount on services for your children

Company Uniform provided

DBS Update Service paid

Opportunity for Paediatric First Aid Course

Access to professional development training

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or leisure centre environment is essential.
• Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
• Professional approach required when working with teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver programmes effectively using FFS systems.
• Motivate and inspire children aged 4 to 12.
• Ensure health and safety of children and clients.

Skills

Experience working with children

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching, Activity Leadership or Child Care

Job description

Exciting new opportunity for you to join Fit For Sport as a Childcare Assistant and to work in our After School Club (15hrs a week) in Hertfordshire area. Fit For Sport provide schools with extended services to motivate and inspire children to get active whilst having fun! We can work around your availability by offering casual and fixed hour contracts, also you will have access to a range of sport development training.

The Childcare Assistant job role:

• Plan delivery of programmes, activities and actions effectively using FFS systems and materials
• Motivating and inspiring children aged from 4 up to 12 year of age
• Engaging and liaising with parents and teachers regarding the progress of their children's activity and ensure clients receive the best possible service
• Ensure the health and safety of children, clients and team at all times
• Make sure that you, the site and team are compliant with all policies and procedures

Requirements for the Childcare Assistant role:

• Experience working with children in a school or a leisure centre environment
• Be well organised and demonstrate leadership skills
• To be able to work effectively in teams and as an individual, always maintain a professional approach to work
• Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching, Activity Leadership or Child Care (relevant routes accepted)
• A valid DBS is required (which can be obtained if successful in the role)

Childcare Assistant Benefits:

• Monday to Friday work with flexible hours
• 28 days paid holiday (including UK Bank Holidays) each year (pro rata for part timers)
• Discount on access to our services for your children - if you have any!
• Company Uniform provided free of charge
• We will pay to sign you up to the DBS Update Service
• Opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid Course through Fit For Sport
• Access to a range of Professional Development Training, Including Core Modules such as Safeguarding Children and the Common Core
• Clear pathways to progress with Fit For Sport
• You’ll have access to our pension in service schemes
• Access to the cycle to work scheme

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