After School Club Assistant

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After School Club Assistant

Salary: £5,616 - £5,865 for the hours and weeks stated (pro rata £19,774 - £20619)

Start date: January 2023

Hours: 12.25 hours per week, Term time only

We are seeking an Assistant for our Seedlings After School Club. The successful candidate will be expected to engage our children in exciting and imaginative activities after school.  They will assist pupils with refreshments, ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are met. They will be able to communicate with parents / carers and children as appropriate.

At Cedar, we believe in a strong partnership between the school and parents, benefiting our children with stability and the ability to develop, an inspiring workforce who show a relentless dedication to school improvement. 

“Staff feel well supported by leaders. Teachers recognise that leaders have worked hard to make sure their workloads are managed fairly.”  

“Staff value the training and support they receive. Leaders recognise talent in staff and deploy them across the school to coach and support colleagues.” 

Ofsted Report May 2019 

We encourage pupils to be proud of their school and achieve in an exciting environment. We celebrate everyone’s success and provide each pupil with the life chances they deserve. We are relentless in pursuing the best and show care and hope for all our pupils who will become young adults of the future. 

What you will need to succeed:

·        A team player with good interpersonal skills

·        A supportive role model for the children, talking to them calmly and politely.

·        Approachable with effective communication skills

·        Excellent organisational skills

·        Knowledge of first aid would be beneficial

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

o Think about their Thinking

o Be their Best self

o Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

What our Trust will offer you:

• A supportive working environment
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
• Generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.  
• Free, secure on-site parking.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at one of our vibrant and friendly schools, and benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues, then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Danielle Donoghue (Danielle.Donoghue@cedar.tsat.uk)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk