Childcare Assistant

Fit for Sport Limited; Camberley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Discounts on services for employees' children

Company Uniform

DBS Update Service paid by employer

Access to Professional Development Training

Pension scheme access

Cycle to work scheme

Career progression pathways

Pension in service

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A prominent children's activity organization in Camberley is seeking a Childcare Assistant for its After School Club. This role focuses on planning and delivering engaging activities for children while ensuring their safety and well-being. Candidates should have experience working with children and demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills. The position offers flexible hours, paid holiday, and training opportunities including a Paediatric First Aid Course. Join us to make a difference in children's lives!

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or leisure centre environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and in a team.
• A valid DBS check is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children aged 4-12.
• Motivate and inspire children participating in the After School Club.
• Ensure health and safety compliance for all children and team members.
• Ensure health and safety of children, clients and team at all times.
• Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience working with children

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work in teams

Education

Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching

Activity Leadership or Child Care

Job description

Overview

Exciting new opportunity 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, and 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 years 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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