School Wrap Around Care Assistant

Overview

Job Purpose:        To be responsible for the development and daily supervision of the before/after school club providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children. To work in partnership with parents and carers, and to promote the wellbeing of the children. To develop, implement and review the policies, procedures and practices within the before/after school club in line with the agreed principles of the school ethos.

Main Duties

This job description indicates the range of duties involved, it is not intended to be all-inclusive and requires the post-holder to be flexible and show initiative. The post holder may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the school.

Duties/Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake the daily supervision of the before/after school club, developing and maintaining high standards throughout to ensure the welfare of the children at all times
• Ensure children have access to well planned appropriate activities to support their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development giving consideration to families' ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring that the school's Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to
• Maintain the before/after school club to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene, before, during and at the end of each session, and be responsible for all Health and Safety matters in the before/after school club to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those who use and work in the club
• To supervise the safe escorting of children to ensure their wellbeing at all times
• Take a key role in suitably, equipping the before/after school club in order to provide a stimulating environment for the children and implement policies and procedures within the school club
• Ensure that high standards are maintained with regards to how the club runs and showing how the resources (staff, premises, equipment) are used to ensure the needs of the children are met
• Administer, monitor and evaluate the number of places being used in order to maintain sustainability and the efficient running of the clubs
• Maintain up to date records of resources to ensure accurate financial records are adhered to and income and expenditure is kept within budget
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies arising according to the school's policies and procedures
• Report back to the appropriate member of staff using the school's agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the before/after school club, or any other issues that may be relevant
• Promote and reinforce school policies, practices and procedures, including an understanding of child protection and health and safety responsibilities
• The Before/After School Assistant will be expected to act as an adult role model and support school policies when dealing with pupils, parents, carers, visitors and all members of the school community

General:

• To attend relevant training and meetings as required
• To respect and ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times
• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with SLT
• To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety, welfare and behaviour of pupils
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy
• BPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment

Other Activities:

• To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Line Manager
• The duties may be varied to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held, at the reasonable direction of SLT

You must also have evidence of the right to work in the UK (i.e. Passport or working visa). 

Banstead Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and medical clearance.

The School

Banstead Prep School is a co-educational prep school and nursery, educating around 250 girls and boys aged 2-11. An inclusive and diverse school community, we are located on the outskirts of the village of Banstead, Surrey, with good transport links to London and the South East.  

Our vision is to be a school that challenges, develops and nurtures every child, where every child is free to be themselves. We constantly strive to change and to improve, to deliver a modern education that prepares our children for an exciting future, encouraging them to aim high and dream big. 

Banstead Prep offers an incredibly broad curriculum and co-curricular programme, thanks to a talented and experienced staff team, subject specialist teaching and access to excellent facilities, right from the Early Years, and has an ethos of instilling lifelong skills and promoting positive mental health. These create opportunities for children to be excited and truly engaged with their learning and develop their sense of curiosity. 

Banstead Prep isn’t a feeder for any particular senior school, we work to help parents identify aspirational but realistic school choices and prepare the children within the normal school timetable so that every child leaves us for their senior school of choice feeling valued, prepared, confident and ready to thrive.

United Learning

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff's wellbeing. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.