Extended Day Provision Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vineyard Primary School is seeking an Extended Day Provision assistant to support after-school care for children aged 4 to 11. The role runs on Monday and Wednesday 3:00pm–6:15pm and Friday 2:45pm–6:15pm, in a school setting with extensive grounds and on-site parking.

You will supervise play, lead activities, and help maintain a safe, structured environment in line with school policies. A strong candidate will show initiative, attention to detail, excellent communication with children and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work on own initiative.
• Attention to detail and high communication standards.
• Commitment to happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide wraparound childcare for 4–11 year olds after school (3:00pm–6:15pm; 2:45pm–6:15pm on Fridays).
• Engage children in activities including sports, arts & crafts and educational support.
• Model expected behaviour and follow school policies; manage challenging behaviour.
• Supervise free play and support a safe, positive environment.

Skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Communication

Can-do culture

Well-being focus

Job description

We seek an enthusiastic individual to join our Extended School provision team, providing wraparound care after school hours. You will engage children in fun and creative play-based activities, supervise their free play, model expected behaviour, and follow school policies and procedures when dealing with challenging behaviour. The Vineyard Primary School is situated within extensive grounds at the top of Richmond Hill with beautiful, spacious playgrounds and a large sports field. We are conveniently situated for all train and bus links and have a car park on site.

OVERVIEW:

The Extended Day Provision assistant will be providing childcare in the afternoon (from 3.00pm to 6.15pm Monday and Wednesday, and from 2.45pm to 6.15pm on Friday) for children between 4 and 11 years old, providing a safe environment for children, helping children to get involved in activities including sports, arts & crafts and educational support. For a strong candidate, we can offer some supervisory responsibilies with increased pay (to be discussed at a job offer point).* More information included in the Job Description.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• a keen eye for detail
• a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• an alignment to a can-do culture.
• a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem, and progress of everyone at the school.

Should you be short-listed for interview, you will need to provide evidence of:

• proof of identity i.e. passport or photo driving licence;
• proof of address i.e. recent bank statement/council tax or utility billIn accordance with the KCSIE we now conduct an online search for applicants who have been short listed.

Interviews: TBC; we reserve our right to close this vacancy if a right candidate is appointed