After School Club Assistant

  • Queen's Park Academy
  • £23,773.00 Annually (FTE) AS 1 £23,773 FTE pro rata £6,969
  • Chestnut Avenue, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA / East of England
  • Part Time

Job Details

After School Club Assistant

The Queen’s Park Academy have a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic After School Club Assistant to join them working with children across the Academy age range (3 to 11 years). The main focus of this role is to prepare and supervise the children in engaging, interesting and constructive activities. You will understand and implement safeguarding and health and safety of the children at all times.

The role of After School Club Supervisor is offered on a fixed term basis of one year, working for 2 hours 30 minutes each session (3.30 – 6.00pm every day).

You will be required to keep accurate records as well as building relationships with the parents and children. The successful candidate will work as part of a highly motivated and professional team. They will be an effective team worker and have a genuine desire to improve the outcomes of young people. If you are looking to work with children in a fun and engaging way, come and join us at Queen’s Park Academy.

Key Duties

Plan and ensure safe and suitable activities are available including sports, arts & crafts, games etc.

Supervise pupils throughout the session

To maintain good order and discipline amongst the pupils

To assist in clearing up areas used as part of the club

Provide the children with appropriate support and encouragement in the development of their social skills.

The successful candidate will

NVQ level 2 or 3 in Child Care / play work or equivalent – desirable

Recent experience of working with children aged 3 – 11

Knowledge of effective strategies for behaviour management with children

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Patience and resilience

First Aid Qualification – desirable

Job Specifics

Start Date: Asap

Salary: AS 1 £23,773 FTE Actual Pro rata salary£6,969

Contract: Fixed term until February 2026, Term time + INSET.

12.5 hours per week, 3:30pm-6pm Monday – Friday

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of ‘children’ includes everyone under the age of 18.

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