Level 3 After School Club Assistant

The governors of the Queens’ Federation are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic after school assistant to work in our After School Club at Queen Emma Primary School. Our after school provision is available for children aged 2 - 6 years old and provides a ‘home from home’ experience for our children. A wide range of activities are available in both our inside and outside environments.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 3.30pm – 6.00pm, term time only

Salary:  NJC grade 3, points 5-6 (£25, 583 – £25, 989) per annum, pro rata and subject to any pay award.

In your role as After School Club Assistant you will be responsible for providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which all our children can thrive. You will also be responsible for co-ordinating the extended care team. 

 The key duties of the After School Club Assistant include:

• Plan and provide the best possible care and education for the children at the Extended Care provision, taking into consideration best practice and current curriculum guidance.

• Being responsible for the care and supervision of children as they undertake a variety of activities, providing appropriate levels of support and interaction.

• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety apply to children, staff, parents and visitors maintaining a safe and secure environment.

• Following all routines, duties and timetables and any other reasonable duty as requested by senior staff. 

• Being responsible for children’s individual personal hygiene needs and to ensure that all policies and procedures are complied with in this regard.
   

• Establishing and developing a good relationship with parents and carers, through dialogue, co-operation and partnership.
   

• Completing any relevant documentation and paperwork as directed and required.

• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the extended care provision.

• Serving children food while maintaining food hygiene standard

• Liaising with the Deputy Headteacher regarding staff rotas

• Undertaking training as appropriate.

Key attributes of the After School Assistant include:

• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and statutory framework

• Excellent creative ability and organisational skills

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Patience – the ability to remain calm and consistent

• Effective team player

• Excellent communicator at all levels with a good sense of humour