We have very high expectations of everyone in our academy. We are uncompromising in holding children at the centre of everything we do and it is our ambition to ensure ALL of our children reach their full potential. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Before and After School Club Assistant to join our fantastic team. We are looking for someone to support the before and after school club in delivering high quality play opportunities for all children in a safe and creative environment. The Before and After School Club Assistant will be responsible for the safeguarding, care and supervision of children attending the before and after school club. We are looking for someone who: has a passionate, child centred approach to all elements of school life. has good people skills and an ability to communicate effectively with children, parents / carers, school staff and visitors. has experience of working with children. is able to work as part of a team and participate effectively in staff meetings and training. is able to prioritise and plan work and to work on own initiative and without day to day supervision. All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours. Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality:We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement. Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success. Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals. Our Values Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’: Succeed together Do what matters most Be yourself, always Show you care So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success: Benefits include: Our employee benefits package includes: You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme) Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more! Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders) Co-op Funeralcare benefit Season ticket and rental deposit loans And More! For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. Please apply via SAM Recruit: https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies