Late School Assistant (Junior School)

COLFE'S SCHOOL; Lee; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lee is seeking a Late School assistant to help provide a safe and stimulating environment for children after school hours. The role involves working with young children on play activities and supporting older pupils with their homework. Ideal candidates should be committed, reliable, and enjoy teamwork. This position offers a part-time contract during term times with a salary of £8,613 per annum.

Qualifications

• Committed, reliable and punctual.
• Enjoys working within a team and can follow instructions.
• Flexible and supportive in a friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
• Work with youngest children on play and assist older pupils.
• Supervise snack time.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Reporting to: Wrap Around Care Manager/ Deputy Head of Juniors

Contract: Monday to Friday, 3.00pm to 6.00pm, term time only.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: £8,613pa

Role

The Junior School is seeking to recruit a Late School assistant to assist in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children after school hours. The job is varied, and may involve working with our youngest children, helping to develop their participation in play; or those within key stages 1 and 2, supporting them with homework or helping to facilitate their wider interests, inside and outside the Junior School buildings. It will also involve helping to supervise the children's snack time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children after school hours.
• Work with youngest children on play and with KS1/KS2 pupils on homework or wider interests.
• Supervise snack time.
• Follow instructions from late school staff and work as part of a team.

Person specification

• Committed, reliable and punctual.
• Enjoys working within a team and can follow instructions from late school staff.
• Flexible and supportive in a friendly environment.

Application procedure

The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School's Safer Recruitment procedures. There will be an interview and lesson observation for shortlisted candidates.

The application should be submitted either by post to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe's School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW or electronically to: [e-mail]

The application should be sent as soon as possible and by Noon, Friday 26 September at the latest. Colfe's reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary.