Afterschool Club Assistant

Afterschool Club Assistant – RajasthanTour4u Travel Service Join to apply for the Afterschool Club Assistant role at RajasthanTour4u Travel Service. About Us Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (HPACR) is a two‑form entry school situated in Penge, part of the London Borough of Bromley. HPACR is an inclusive academy that values each child from Nursery to Year 6, striving to ensure every pupil feels valued, safe, and supported. We celebrate children's achievements daily and are proud of the kind, caring, and eager‑to‑learn students we nurture. Through expert teaching and support, all children can achieve to a high standard, preparing them for the opportunities secondary school offers. Summary We are looking for an Afterschool Club Assistant to work under the guidance of the After School Club Leader and Principal, providing childcare for pupils attending the After School Club at Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace. The role involves encouraging and supervising children during the club, ensuring their safety and wellbeing, and assisting in a wide range of play activities in a relaxed, informed, and caring environment. Main Areas of Responsibility Maintain a safe, creative, and stimulating environment for children's play experiences. Assist the Club Manager in planning a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children. Form and maintain professional boundaries with children, staff, volunteers, parents and carers. Ensure that all policies, standards and guidelines are adhered to. Provide a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music, and off‑site activities relevant to the needs and interests of all children, irrespective of race, religion, culture, language, physical or mental ability. Establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families, valuing parental involvement. Be responsible for Health and Safety matters at the afterschool club, including clearing, setting up and running activities, both indoor and outdoor, trips, outings and general risk assessment. Attend weekly team meetings to discuss and assess progress and any issues. Carry out financial and administrative tasks, such as petty cash, registering children and processing parental forms. Keep the building and areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible. Follow first aid procedures, keeping records of all accidents and treatments given. Deputise for the Club Manager when they are on leave, sick or otherwise unavailable. Qualifications & Experience NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline (Playworker or Childcare). Good numeracy and literacy skills. Appropriate knowledge of first aid. Willingness to undertake further training, if necessary. Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting. Experience supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Benefits and Professional Development Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer professional development and career planning at the centre of our culture, with coaching, mentoring and a range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level. The role includes a competitive rewards and benefits package, including a Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a performance and loyalty bonus, a pension scheme with generous employer contributions, a well‑being cash plan and many other benefits. Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding The Harris Federation is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and commit to a fair, equitable, and supportive learning and working environment. The Harris Federation and all its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, online searches and, where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Applications accepted only via the careers website before the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr