We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Childcare Assistant to join our friendly before and after school club team on a casual basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly, supportive school community and help provide a safe, welcoming environment for our children outside of normal school hours. Our wraparound provision is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 8.30am and 3.15pm - 5.15pm, supporting children in a safe, fun, and engaging environment where they can learn, play, and thrive. Availability for one or both sessions will be considered, depending on staffing requirements. The role will be: Supporting the wraparound provision before and after school. Helping to set up and deliver fun, engaging activities for children. Ensuring children are safe, happy, and well cared for. Working closely with other staff to maintain a positive, nurturing environment. We are looking for someone who: Enjoys working with children and helping them thrive. Is friendly, reliable, and committed. Can work well as part of a team. Brings energy, patience, and a sense of fun to the role. Further Information To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page. Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact Danika Gibbon, School Administrator via [email protected]. SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. About Us Not Specified