After School Club Assistant

We are looking to  appoint  someone  who  is  passionate  about  all  aspects  of childcare and education, and is able to bring new ideas to, and assist in running an After School Club  for  pupils  between  the  ages  of  4  and  11.  

To  assist  the  After  School  Club  Leader  in supervising   children   attending   the   Club,   provide appropriate   activities,   encourage cooperation, secure their safety, monitor well-being and ensure good behaviour. You will need to have a caring and dynamic approach.

Key responsibilities and objectives of the job

• To assist with the day to day activities of the After School Club
• Work with the After School Club Leader to ensure and provide care, play opportunities and activities in a nurturing and safe environment, with regard to the individual development needs of the children.
• Liaise with the After School Club Leader with regard to the needs of children who attend the club.
• To liaise with parents to encourage parental involvement and support the After School Club.

General responsibilities and objectives

• To promote the principle of equal opportunities in the school
• To promote the schools commitment to the continued professional development of all staff
• To undertake any duties as may reasonably be required by the CEO or Principal
• To work within the school framework with regard to Health and Safety 
• To be aware of and assume the appropriate level of responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policies. 

The job description will be subject to reasonable review

Please note

This job description reflects the core activities of the role and as the Federation and the post-holder develop there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the post-holder recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work and be willing to participate in training.

If changes to the job become significant, the job description should be reviewed formally by the post-holder and line manager.