Breakfast and After School Club Assistant

This is an exciting time at St John the Evangelist CE (VA) Primary School, as we would like to expand our wraparound childcare offer. We are looking for a member of staff to join our team of Play Assistants who run our breakfast and after-school clubs. - allowing us to offer additional numbers for our clubs.

The successful individual will be confident in providing support, and encouraging imaginative safe playtime activities, ensuring children feel safe and cared for. They will supervise children in the play areas to ensure the orderly conduct, welfare and safety of children during Breakfast and After School clubs.

This is a great opportunity for a valued member of the local community to help ensure procedures are carried out safely and consistently.

Whether you are looking for a job to fit in with your family commitments, or looking for a great part time position, this could be the perfect job for you.

We would like to hear from you if you are:

Enthusiastic about working with children;

Calm, reliable, compassionate and flexible;

Organised with excellent communication skills;

A team player willing to take on various tasks as required;

Able to develop positive relationships with children, parents and staff

We are looking for a candidate who will:

Work collaboratively with the St John the Evangelist CE (VA) Primary School team in the development and delivery of an effective programme of engaging activities to support children in our pre- and post-school provision;

Undertake activities with children that promote the positive development of their social skills, emotional regulation and mental health.

Provide high quality care and wellbeing to children by responding appropriately to their emotional and physical needs.

Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and act in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures;

To demonstrate their commitment to working as part of the school’s successful team, the aim of which is to ensure that all children receive outstanding and inspirational experiences at every phase of their time in school.

Full training will be provided for the following:

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Food Hygiene

First Aid

Fire Evacuation Procedures

Any other training which becomes relevant

Hours:

Breakfast Club Assistant - 07:45am - 8:45am Monday - Friday (3 hours 15 minutes /week), 38 weeks per year (term time)

After School Club Assistant - 3.15pm - 17:15pm Monday - Friday (10 hours/week), 38 weeks per year (term time)

These roles could be separated if the joint hours are not suitable for you.

Contract:

Fixed Term to 31 August 2027 in the first instance, but may be extended subject to continued demand for club places.