Out of Hours Assistant

Woolmer Hill School; Woodside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Woodside is seeking an Out of Hours Assistant to support after school wraparound care. The role involves safeguarding children, preparing activities, and supervising snacks. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication and a strong rapport with children. This part-time position offers flexible hours with a minimum of 5 hours and maximum of 11 hours each week, accommodating the needs of children and their play while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 hours and a maximum of 11 hours per week typically working after school hours.
• Skill in supervising and ensuring children's safety during activities.
• Experience or aptitude in engaging children in play.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during after school wraparound.
• Prepare and assist with various activities for children.
• Supervise and prepare snacks for children.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to build rapport with children

Teamwork aptitude

Good food hygiene practices

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an Out of Hours Assistant to work in our wraparound provision. Wraparound is open Monday to Friday and begins at 3.30pm each day. Working hours are variable dependent on how late the children stay each night. The latest finish time is 6.00pm There is a minimum of 5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 4.30pm) and a maximum of 11 hours (Monday to Thursday 3.30pm - 6.00pm and Friday 3.30pm - 4.30pm). We are looking for a warm and caring individual to support our wrap around care facility at our school. The key purpose of the job is to:

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during after school wraparound.
• Preparing and assisting with a wide variety of activities for the children on site.
• Preparing and supervising snack.

What We Expect From You

• Be able to build a strong and appropriate rapport with children.
• Demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful team.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Be able to support children in their play, while maintaining the children's safety and following the school's behaviour guidelines.
• Be able to demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school health and safety policies.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Application Process

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the application form.? CVs will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Commitments & Checks

Commitment to safeguarding. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

Compensation

This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

Equal Opportunities

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.