Purpose
After School Club assistants are employed by the school to assist with the planning, day‑to‑day organisation and operation of the breakfast club and/or after‑school club, providing high quality play opportunities and care for children in an inclusive environment.
Support for pupils
* Be responsible for supporting the play of groups or individual children, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety.
* Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
* Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities.
* Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self‑esteem and independence.
Support for the playleader
* Be involved in the development of care and creative play opportunities in consultation with children, and in accordance with Playwork Principles and relevant childcare legislation.
* Deputise for the playleader when required.
* Help to create and manage the classroom as a purposeful and orderly environment.
* Promote good pupil behaviour, following the school’s behaviour policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
* Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
* Assist with the handover/collection of children to/from other areas of the school and ensure their safe handover to parents/carers at the end of the day.
* Prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating and complies with current school food guidelines and food safety legislation.
* Assist with day‑to‑day administration and record keeping.
* Administer first aid and medication as appropriate.
* Help with the development, maintenance and use of resources for play.
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