Job Description

Position: Breakfast / After School Club Assistant

Working Hours:

7:15am - 9:00am | 3:00pm - 6:00pm (Monday to Friday) Term Time Only (Opportunity For Additional Work During School Holidays)

Job Purpose:

As an breakfast & afterschool Club Assistant, you will support the delivery of a fun, engaging, and safe before & afterschool provision for children. You will assist in planning and supervising activities, ensuring a secure environment, and promoting positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning and delivery of a variety of structured and free-play activities. Supervise and engage with children, encouraging participation and positive behaviour. Support with snack preparation and maintain hygiene and safety standards. Ensure the welfare and safeguarding of all children in the setting, following company policies and procedures. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to create a welcoming environment. Assist in setting up and tidying away activities, maintaining cleanliness and safety at all times. Administer first aid when necessary (training provided if required). Follow health and safety guidelines and report any concerns to the Afterschool Club Leader.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Experience working with children in a play, school, or childcare setting. A passion for child development and creating engaging play opportunities. Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively. Reliable, responsible, and able to use initiative. A commitment to safeguarding children.

Desirable:

A relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 in Playwork, Childcare, or equivalent). Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to undertake training). Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 12.50-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Clear Enhanced DBS (preferred) Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Reference ID: STMOSB
Expected start date: 02/09/2025