After School Club Assistant

3 weeks ago


Worcestershire, United Kingdom Malvern St James Full time

Malvern St James

Worcestershire
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:

- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:

- January 2024
- 26 November 2023

**Job description**:
**Relationships**

The post holder is responsible to the Head of Prep and the Headmistress.

The post holder also interacts on a professional level with colleagues and seeks to establish and maintain productive relationships with them and to promote mutual understanding of the school curriculum with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school.

**Purpose of the Job**

To assist our thriving Prep Department in the development and implementation of the day to day running of the After School Club and supervision of the children.

To help provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment for children in Year 0 - 6, aged 3 - 11 years, whilst also supporting daily homework.

To plan and deliver safe, creative, appropriate play activities and to carry out other associated duties.

**Key Tasks**:

- Supervise and provide support during daily homework sessions
- Help provide a caring, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children attending the club.
- Safeguard the welfare and protection of the children and bring to the attention of the Heads of Preparatory Department any matters of concern.
- To fulfil the requirements of the School's policy on Safeguarding (Child Protection)
- Actively prepare a varied programme of activities appropriate to the needs, desires, and abilities of the children.
- To consult with children to identify their needs and to enable them to make informed choices.
- Respond to the individual needs of children and establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families/carers.
- To maintain high standards of behaviour within the After School Environment.
- Attend regular meetings as required.
- To liaise closely with other After School Club staff, Preparatory Department Teachers, Housemistresses, and all other Support Staff to ensure information is shared proactively and appropriately.
- Adhere to policies and procedures and good working practice under the direction of the Heads of Preparatory Department.
- To support the visions and aims of the school.
- To use every opportunity to cultivate contacts and communicate with parents, to ensure that they are fully conversant with their child's welfare and to ensure that any family incidents and problems are brought to the attention of those who need to know.
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the After School Club including registration forms and daily registers.
- Ensure that records of accidents are kept, and health and safety issues are dealt with appropriately. Follow correct procedures for the administration of first aid.
- Help with movement to/from and supervision of children during activities that take place away from the setting.
- Assist with the preparation and/or distribution of drinks and snacks according to healthy eating principles.
- Take part in the cleaning and tidying of the play setting and assist with the safe storage of equipment, checking that play equipment is maintained in good clean safe condition.
- Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Prep and the Head

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Qualifications and Training**

A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Playwork or Childcare

Experience in caring for children

**Skills & Knowledge**

Sound skills in Maths and English

A range of play / learning related skills

Essential at interview

An awareness of the needs of children

Essential at interview

Knowledge of appropriate play activities e.g. sports, games, crafts, stories, song, dance etc.

Essential at interview

A basic awareness of health and safety practices

Essential at interview

Ability to work as part of a team, sharing working knowledge and skills

Ability to interact sensitively with other workers, children, and parents

Essential at interview

Ability to listen to and understand the needs and aspirations of children

Essential at interview

Able to quickly assimilate new procedures and working methods

Essential at interview

Knowledge of basic record keeping and filing

Desirable at interview

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Understanding relevant administration procedures including registration requirements

Desirable at interview

Administer first aid as required and understand first line Safeguarding (Child Protection) with training

**Personal Qualities**

Good organisation skills

Good interpersonal skills

Essential at interview

The ability to work as a member of a collaborative team

Be creative and inspirational

Essential at interview

Be an excellent practitioner who is committed to high standards

Essential at interview

***Malvern St James**:

- _ Malvern St James_
- _ 15 Avenue Road, Malvern_
- _ Worcestershire_
- _ WR14 3BA_
- _ United Kingdom_
- +44 1684 892



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