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After School Club Childcare Playwork Assistant (Mon-Thurs) - Caversham Heights (RG4) Caversham Heights, Reading (RG4 7LB)
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After School Club Childcare Playwork Assistant (Mon-Thurs) - Caversham Heights (RG4)
Location:
Caversham Heights, Reading, RG4 7LB
Salary
Up to £12.25 per hour, plus holiday pay
Job Type
Part Time, Term Time Only
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 2.55pm to 6.00pm
Closing Date
19 September 2025
Job Description
Looking for a fun, rewarding job in a friendly & supportive environment where your job is to engage & inspire children? KOOSA Kids are the leading provider of fun & affordable after school club, breakfast club and holiday club childcare and are passionate about delivering high quality childcare. We have an unrivalled number of clubs rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. KOOSA Kids are now recruiting for an After School Club Childcare Playwork Assistant at our club at our club at The Heights Primary School in Caversham Heights, Reading (RG4).
This role is a part time, term time only role, working Monday to Thursday 2.55 - 6.00pm.
The role
As an After School Club Assistant, you will actively and enthusiastically assist the After School Club Manager in the safe and organised running of the After School Club.
Following direction from the After School Club Manager, you will assist in the delivery of the scheduled programme of activities, whilst providing a safe and secure environment for the children in your care. Enabling them to explore, grow and have FUN!
Responsibilities
* Actively and enthusiastically assist the After School Club Manager in the safe and organised running of our After School Club at The Heights Primary School in Caversham Heights, Reading (RG4).
* Assist in the preparation, serving and tidying away of 'snack time'
* Have awareness of, and maintain sensitivity for, any children with additional needs (Physical, Behaviour, Dietary)
* Actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards & KOOSA Kids internal policies & procedures, including safeguarding
* Ensure all activity areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each day
* Would suit somebody with experience of working in a Primary School, Pre-School or Nursery, e.g. a Teaching Assistant, Early Years Educator or Nursery Assistant, or someone looking to move into the childcare industry
Skills & Experience
* You will have a passion for or interest in working within a childcare, early years or playwork setting
* Be inspirational, bringing fun and creativeness to the team
* Have a fun and energetic nature
* Be reliable and passionate over everything else
* Be able to relate and engage with children aged between 4 - 11 years
* Be a people person with fantastic communication skills
* Have the ability to motivate others to deliver to the highest standard
* Have the ability to be cleared for an enhanced DBS check
* Opportunities to gain qualifications and further growth & development, will be available for candidates who match our ambitions
* Full training and inductions will be provided to all After School Club Assistants
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 2.55pm - 6.00pm, term-time only
Company Benefits
Company pension, discounted childcare, holiday pay, social activities, professional development, career progression & recognisable qualifications nationwide.
KOOSA Kids are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
After School Club Childcare Playwork Assistant (Mon-Thurs) - Caversham Heights (RG4) - Caversham Heights, Reading (RG4 7LB)
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Why choose KOOSA Kids for your holiday, after school and breakfast club childcare?
* Outstanding, fun-filled out of school childcare
* Always offered at the lowest possible price
* Exceptional Ofsted track record with 10 clubs rated 'Outstanding'
* Dynamic, caring & fully DBS checked staff
* Wide range of fun-packed kids activities to suit all ages, tastes & interests
* Exceptional Value
* Outstanding Quality
* Unlimited Fun
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