Job Description

Summary

We are looking for an After School Club Assistant to work under the guidance of the Afterschool Club Leader and Principal to provide child care for pupils attending the Afterschool Club.



You will be working closely with the children providing encouragement and supervision for the duration of the club, ensuring the safety, welfare and physical and mental well-being of pupils, and assisting the Leader in offering the children a wide range of play activities and ensuring that the club offers the children a relaxed, informed and caring environment, whilst maintaining good order and discipline.

About Us

Here at Haling Park we aim to provide a safe and happy environment for our children, where they can thrive and enjoy their learning. We are all 'learning to be the best we can be' and this ethos is underpinned by our Golden Rules and Values: Citizenship, Friendship, Kindness, Responsibility, Respect, and Resilience.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:


To maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play experiences. To form and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children, staff, volunteers, parents and carers. To ensure that all policies, standards and guidelines are adhered to. To work with the Line Manager to provide a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music To establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement. To be responsible for general Health and Safety issues at the afterschool club with regard to clearing, setting up and running activities - both indoor and outdoor To participate in training if instructed to do so To keep the building and areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible -- i.e. clearing up properly at the end of and during each session. To follow first aid procedures including keeping records of all accidents and the treatments given.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:


NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline (Playworker or Childcare) Good numeracy/literacy skills Appropriate knowledge/understanding of first aid A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.



Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.


We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

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 our benefits 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.



Job Reference: HF06785-HPAHP