Job Description

This is an exciting role to support After School Club at our Outstanding School.

We provide 'wraparound' care for roughly 90 pupils each day.

Hours available : 13.75 hours a week.

After School Club - 3.15pm - 6pm (Monday to Friday).

This role would suit a anyone 16+

To apply for this role please do so here on Kent Teach : https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=147910

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Breakfast Club and After School Club Assistant

Job Title: Breakfast Club and After School Club Assistant

Reports to: After School Club Manager

Job Holder's Name: Location: School

Post Number: Date:

Current Grade: KSB

1.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To work under the direction of the Breakfast Club and After-School Club Manager providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.

To build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of the children.

2.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support the Manager in the planning of the daily activities of the Breakfast Club and After-School Club to ensure children's needs are met and when required, supervise the safe escorting of children to ensure their wellbeing at all times

Work with other staff to provide healthy meals/snacks in order to promote healthy eating and maintain the Breakfast Club After-School Club to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene, before, during and at the end of each session, to ensure the well-being of the children and staff.

Advise the Breakfast Club and After-School Club Manager of any concerns e.g. regarding children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary, to ensure the wellbeing of the children and work within KCC Guidelines for Child Protection to ensure the wellbeing of the children.

Support the Manager in ensuring that high standards are maintained in the running of the club, including how the resources (staff, premises and equipment) are used to ensure the needs of the children are met and support the supervisor in ensuring that all records are maintained ensuring confidentiality of information.

Support the Manager in undertaking daily supervision of the Breakfast Club and After-School Club, developing and maintaining high standards throughout, in the absence of and as requested by the Manager, to ensure the welfare of the children and, when required, supervise the safe escorting of children to ensure their wellbeing at all times.

With the other staff in the Breakfast Club and After-School Club ensure that children, have access to appropriate activities to support their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development giving consideration to families' ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds to ensure that the Breakfast Club and After-School Club's Equal Opportunities policy to is adhered to.

Administer first aid when necessary

Facilitate good communication with all members of the organisation, parents and schools

Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures

4.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE

Y Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures in the Breakfast Club and After-School Club

Y Knowledge of Child Protection procedures in the Breakfast Club and After-School Club

Y Paediatric First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.

Y Must have a basic understanding of Food Hygiene

Y Basic experience and understanding of multi-agency and partnership working.

Y Experience of basic technology (computer, video, photocopier)

Y Knowledge and experience of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality.

5.

SCOPE FOR IMPACT

This post has a direct impact on the well-being and development of children attending the club

The post holder will need to be aware of relevant and new legislation, procedures and policies to ensure that the club is operating within the agreed procedures and support the Supervisor in ensuring the National Standards and out of school play values are met at all times.

The post holder will work in partnership with the school and liaise with external agencies and professionals as required to ensure high standards are maintained in the club

The post holder will be expected to attend staff meetings and training sessions as required to ensure own personal and professional development.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.02 per hour

Expected hours: 13.75 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: OrchFeb25
Expected start date: 02/09/2025