Holiday Club / After-School Club Assistant (Childcare L3 Qualified)

eTeach UK Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational service provider is seeking a Holiday Club / After-School Club Assistant in Croydon. The role involves leading engaging activities, ensuring children's safety, and maintaining a positive environment. Candidates must have a Childcare Level 3 qualification and experience in childcare settings. This part-time position offers casual hours during school holidays and after-school periods.

Qualifications

• Childcare Level 3 qualification is required.
• Experience in similar roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for pupils at holiday and after-school clubs.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all pupils.
• Monitor pupil behaviour and address any conflicts.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Holiday Club / After-School Club Assistant (Childcare L3 Qualified)

Reports To: Assistant Manager – Commercial / Deputy Commercial Manager

Working Time: Part-Time Casual: Casual hours in the school holidays; Term Time After-School Hours

Salary: Dependent on level of experience and qualifications

Purpose of Job: To provide a safe, engaging and enriching environment for pupils at St David’s holiday and after-school clubs. This role will be responsible for leading a variety of sporting and classroom-based activities and supervising mealtimes.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To lead and facilitate a range of activities for pupils that attend our clubs at St. David’s.
• To ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils at all times.
• To monitor pupil behaviour and address/report any issues or conflicts.
• To ensure all necessary materials and equipment are ready for use during sessions.
• To follow the club timetable but also be reactive in-case certain activities cannot be fulfilled.
• To promote a positive and inclusive environment for staff, pupils and the school community.
• To ensure facilities used are clean, safe, and appropriate for learning and play.
• To use initiative in keeping children happy and entertained whilst in our care.
• To communicate with parents on a regular basis and provide a welcoming approach.
• To provide encouragement and support to pupils, fostering their confidence and enthusiasm.
• To maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and other relevant information.
• To prepare and set-up facilities as required by the school.
• To take part in on-going training courses and activities, which assist in the development and enhancement of staff.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people at the school by adhering to and complying with the School’s Safeguarding (including Child Protection) Policy and Procedures at all times
• Display correct staff identification at all times whilst on site.
• Attend training and staff INSET sessions organised by the school to provide a consistent approach across the entire school staff population.
• Take part in on-going training courses and activities, which assist in the development and enhancement of staff.
• Adhere at all times to Health and Safety legislation, and all departmental policies and procedures, to ensure their own safety and that of colleagues, pupils and visitors.
• Deal with any issues efficiently and in a professional manner, referring to the Deputy Commercial Manager and Commercial Manager where appropriate.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headmaster or members of the Senior Management Team.

This job description contains an outline of the typical functions of the job and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The job holder’s actual responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties commensurate with this level of responsibility may be either permanently or temporarily assigned as part of the job.