After School Club Assistant

VACANCY for After School Club Assistant

Woodcot Primary School

£14.50 per hour

2.67 hours a week (3.10pm - 4.30pm)

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Term Time only - 38 working weeks

Gateway Central Services are seeking an After School Club Assistant to join us at Woodcot Primary School.

You will be based in the school and assist in providing a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities to facilitate an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 4-11.

Principle Responsibilities/duties:

As an After School Club Assistant, you will supervise pupils in all areas of the club, giving care and first aid to children who are injured or unwell, ensuring play equipment is safe and clean and children play together in a structured and secure environment. As well as assisting in the preparation and serving of hot and cold snacks.

As a person, you will:

Essential

Be able to demonstrate that you can work on your own initiative, be part of a team, take instruction and constructive criticism

Have energy, enthusiasm and the ability to be flexible

Have a commitment to the provision of high quality childcare

Have creativity to devise new ideas and engage the children in activities

Be patient, punctual, reliable and trustworthy

Work within agreed policies, including child protection, behaviour management, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities as well as adhering to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures

Maintain positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents

Desirable

Have previous experience of play work

Have a strong interest in the care, learning and development of young children

Good organisational and planning skills

First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (training can be provided)

In return, you will get:

• A competitive salary
• Entry into our NEST pension scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS
• Onsite parking
• Opportunities for further education and professional development
• Be part of Gateway Central Services in The Gateway Trust, an organisation dedicated to supporting the local community

How do I apply?

To become an After School Club Assistant at Woodcot Primary School, simply click 'Apply Now' and complete your application. If you have any questions about the role, please email (email address on the original advert)

Gateway Central Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

Gateway Central Services are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.