After school club
Job summary: Assist with day to day activities of the club
Provide quality playcare within the framework of the club's
policies and procedures
Line manager: Club Manager/Deputy/Area Manager
Working relationships: Children attending the club and their parents/carers
Management and staff, including students and volunteers
Schools and registering authorities
Main duties include:
· Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
· Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers.
· Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
· Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
· Administering first aid when necessary.
· Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
· Helping with club administration, where necessary.
· Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
· Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
· Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
· Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
· Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.
Essential qualifications:
* Childcare qualifications
Essential qualities:
· Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
· Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
· Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
· Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
· Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
· Good communication skills
· Able to work as part of a team
· Sound judgement and common sense
Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
Desirable qualities
· Experience of working within a play-based setting
· Experience of administration
· Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
· Ability to work on own initiative
· Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards this
· Appropriate child protection training
· Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £7.55-£12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 9 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2025