Job Description

Premier Education are looking for inspiring and enthusiastic candidates with a passion for working with children to join our Gravesend Before &/or After-School club team.

Vacancies:

- St. Johns Catholic Primary School

Premier Education work collaboratively with primary schools to deliver exceptional before and after school care that is innovative, inspiring, and safe for all children within our care.

Premier Education successfully run full wrap-around provision in Primary schools in the North Kent area. If you are successful in joining Premier, you may find yourself baking cakes, getting creative with our arts and crafts, building lego models in our construction zones, refereeing football matches or any other activity that will put a smile on the faces of our children. What we can tell you is that no two days are the same and we have as much fun as the children!

The candidate does not need any experience for this role but must have a passion for working with children.

Main duties include:

Assist with the preparation and delivery of quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.

Prioritise the safeguarding of all children in your care.

Providing comprehensive care for the children, including greeting them after school and delivering them safely to parents or careers at the end of the day.

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.

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

Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.

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

Using creativity and imagination to deliver innovative activities for children.

Benefits of Working with Premier Education

Competitive pay scale.

Regular pay reviews.

Free childcare for your child who attends one of our host schools.

Excellent training with accredited courses (including safeguarding, full paediatric first aid, Level 2 food hygiene)

Option to gain recognised fully funded childcare qualification.

Opportunities for extra work during the school holidays.

Hours

Breakfast Clubs: 7:15am-9:00am (Monday - Friday)

After School Club: 3:00pm-6:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Salary

10.75 - 11.50

Essential qualities:

A passion for working with children.

Ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Good communication skills.

Able to work as part of a team.

Outstanding punctuality and attendance.

Desirable qualities:

Appropriate Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare.

Experience of working within a play-based setting.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Appropriate child protection training.

Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Food Hygiene Certificate.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.30 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid DBS with the copy available? What area of North Kent do you live in? How many hours are you looking for? Are you currently employed? (if yes what is your notice period?) What is your weekly availability?
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person