Afterschool Club Assistant

Afterschool Club Assistant

St Germans Academy

7.5 hours per week 3.10pm - 4.40pm Monday - Friday

Term time only

Salary - MRS Scale A Point 3 actual salary £4,332 (Full time annual salary £25,614)

Permanent

Interview Date: 23rd November TBC

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Afterschool Club Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a rewarding opportunity to help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children attending our afterschool provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and supporting children during afterschool club sessions.
• Planning and assisting with a range of creative, recreational, and educational activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting inclusion for all children.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
• Assisting with the preparation and serving of snacks and refreshments.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming environment.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers.

About You:

The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy working with children and helping them develop confidence and social skills.
• Be enthusiastic, patient, and approachable.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be able to work independently and use their initiative.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (training can be provided).
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

How to apply

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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.