Level 3 After School Club Assistant

In your role as After School Club Assistant you will be responsible for providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which all our children can thrive. You will also be responsible for co-ordinating the extended care team.

The key duties of the After School Club Assistant include:

• Plan and provide the best possible care and education for the children at the Extended Care provision, taking into consideration best practice and current curriculum guidance.

• Being responsible for the care and supervision of children as they undertake a variety of activities, providing appropriate levels of support and interaction.

• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety apply to children, staff, parents and visitors maintaining a safe and secure environment.

• Following all routines, duties and timetables and any other reasonable duty as requested by senior staff.

• Being responsible for children’s individual personal hygiene needs and to ensure that all policies and procedures are complied with in this regard.
• Establishing and developing a good relationship with parents and carers, through dialogue, co-operation and partnership.
• Completing any relevant documentation and paperwork as directed and required.

• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the extended care provision.
• Serving children food while maintaining food hygiene standards
• Liaising with the Deputy Headteacher regarding staff rotas

• Undertaking training as appropriate.

Key attributes of the After School Assistant include:

• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and statutory framework
• Excellent creative ability and organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Patience – the ability to remain calm and consistent
• Effective team player

Excellent communicator at all levels with a good sense of humour