Main Areas of Responsibility
As our After School Club Assistant, you will:
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 & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
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
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about on our website.
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.
About Us
Harris Primary Academy Kenley opened in September 2013. We have more than 400 lively young minds at our Academy. Children are supported to be the best they can be by our dedicated teachers and support staff. Harris Primary Academy Kenley is an outstanding school. It is outstanding not just because of the academic achievements of the pupils but for many other reasons too. The pupils are diligent, polite and hard working. They have a love for learning and an inquisitive nature. The staff at the academy are talented and dedicated and our parents and wider community support what we do