Classroom Assistant

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE**:Classroom Assistant at Kool Kidz Summer Club

One job hours are 8a.m. - 2p.m. and the other from 12noon - 6p.m.

**REPORTS TO: Kool Kidz Leader**

**JOB PURPOSE**

Under the direction of the Kool Kidz Leader, assist with the day to day running of the club, various trips out, snacktime and lunchtimes and care of the children in and outside the room setting.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The precise duties of the post will be determined by the Kool Kidz Leader.

**CLASSROOM SUPPORT**
- assist the Leader in the efficient running of the club.
- assist, as required, our children as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own with the management of the summer club environment through:

- clarifying and explaining instruction;
- ensuring the attendees and families are versed in daily plans;
- motivating and encouraging the attendees as required;
- promoting independent learning;
- helping pupils concentrate on and finish tasks;
- participate in activities under the direction of the leader;
- assume responsibility for supervising groups of children, or individual children on specified activities;
- provide continuity of care of e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing and toileting;
- be aware of Kool Kidz procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/attendee and to keep confidences appropriately;
- set up, clear away and regularly clean equipment;
- prepare material for play sessions e.g. making dough, paste, cutting paper, etc.
- provide supervision/support including the administration of prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and grazes;
- ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils;
- report to the summer club leader any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a child requires expert or immediate attention.

**ADMINISTRATION**
- assist with Kool Kidz administration, e.g. collecting money, lost property etc.
- duplicate written materials, assist with production of displays etc.
- contribute to the maintenance of all records as directed by HSCNI.
- Provide regular feedback about the children to the leader/parents.

**OTHER DUTIES**
- attend relevant first aid training.
- daily cleaning to meet HSCNI guidelines and recording of same.
- assist with practical tasks.
- such other duties as may be assigned by the leader within the level of the post.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Essential
- NVQ Level 3 childcare qualification
- Age 18 or over

Desirable
- Paediatric first aid
- Health and safety training
- Child protection training

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 weeks

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/05/2023
Reference ID: KPS/2023/1
Expected start date: 03/07/2023