Term-Time Play Assistant: Breakfast & After-School Club

The Methodist Church in Britain

Carterton

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Food hygiene training

First aid training

Option to separate breakfast/after‑sch

Job summary

St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School in Carterton is seeking a Play Assistant to join the breakfast and after-school club team. You will supervise children at play, support their welfare and emotional needs, and help deliver engaging activities as part of the wraparound childcare offer.

Hours are term-time only, split between a short weekday breakfast session and a longer after-school session, which can be taken separately.

Qualifications

Enthusiasm for working with children.
Confidence in providing support to children.
Calm, reliable, compassionate and flexible approach.
Organised with excellent communication skills.
Willingness to be a team player and take on various tasks.
Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

Supervise children in play areas to keep clubs orderly and ensure their welfare and safety.
Respond appropriately to children's emotional and physical needs.
Support and encourage imaginative, safe play so children feel safe and cared for.
Help deliver an engaging activity programme for pre- and post-school provision with the school team.
Run activities that develop children's social skills, emotional regulation and mental health.
Help keep the environment healthy, safe and secure, following school policies and procedures.
Show commitment to the school team's aim of outstanding, inspirational experiences for every child.