School Care Club Worker

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Basingstoke and Deane is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide care for children before and after school at the Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy. Candidates should be motivated to work with children and maintain a safe environment, while contributing to engaging activities in the care club. Involvement with parents and adherence to safeguarding policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially in a school or childcare setting.
• Understanding of child development and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Care for children before and after school and during holidays.
• Provide supervision and activities in the care club.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Job description

Overview

At Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the care of the children before and after school and during the school holidays.
• To provide care and supervision for pupils outside of school hours.
• To deliver and collect from school pupils who attend the school care club.
• To assist in the preparation of games and activities that the children will engage in during their time in the care club.
• To supervise children whilst they are playing games and undertaking activities in the care club.
• To maintain a safe and clean environment for children, other staff and visitors so far as it is possible.
• To help with the maintenance of any records that are kept.
• To assist in the preparation of foodstuffs and to supervise children before, during and after they have eaten.
• To contribute to the creation of an attractive and stimulating environment through good quality display and classroom organisation.
• To support the maintenance of positive links between home and school by making parents feel welcome within the care club.
• To be aware of, and maintain, specific school policies which relate to pupils in the care club including special educational needs, behaviour, equal opportunities and health and safety.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures.
• Any other duties commensurate with the post.

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.