Overview
We are looking for an After School Club Assistant to work under the guidance of the After School Club Leader and Principal to provide childcare for pupils attending the After School Club at Harris Primary Academy Kenley. You will be working closely with the children, providing encouragement and supervision for the duration of the club, ensuring their safety, welfare, and physical and mental wellbeing. Alongside the leader, you will assist in providing a wide range of play activities in a relaxed, informed and caring environment, whilst maintaining good order and discipline.
Salary and Conditions
The actual salary for this role will be £9,317.83 (38 weeks per year, 13.75 hours per week).
Responsibilities
* Maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play experiences
* Assist the Club Manager in the planning of a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children
* Form and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people, staff, volunteers, parents and carers
* Ensure that all policies, standards and guidelines are adhered to
* Provide a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music, off-site activities relevant to the needs and interests of all children, regardless of their race, religion, culture or language, physical or mental ability
* Establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement
* Be responsible for Health and Safety issues at the afterschool club with regard to clearing, setting up and running activities - both indoor and outdoor, trips, outings and general risk assessment
* Attend weekly team meetings to discuss and assess progress and any issues
* Carry out financial and administrative tasks, such as petty cash, registering children and processing parental forms
* Keep the building and areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible
* Follow first aid procedures, including keeping records of all accidents and the treatments given
* Deputise for the Club Manager when they are on leave, sick, off site etc.
Qualifications
* NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline (Playworker or Childcare)
* Good numeracy/literacy skills
* Appropriate knowledge of first aid
* A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students
* Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting
* Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Safeguarding Notice: The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities: The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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