Heathfield (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
£24,404 - £24,790 per annum pro rata
Various
Job introduction
About the role
We are looking for an After School Club Assistant to join the Cross in Hand team.
Cross in Hand is a happy and successful Church of England Primary School in Heathfield, East Sussex. We have genuinely lovely children, supportive parents and a great team of staff.
We are looking for a creative, efficient and enthusiastic assistant to deliver activities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 in our thriving After School Club.
We have various shifts available, which are all Monday to Friday term time only:
- 15.15 to 16.30
- 15.15 to 17.15
- 15.00 to 18.00
The role entails welcoming and registering the children, implementing activities and games inside and outside, supporting the children, and maintaining the resources and the organisation of the club room.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To prepare and deliver a range of play based activities on a daily basis.
- To work closely with the other after school care assistants.
- Be aware of current school behaviour and safeguarding polices and ensure their implementation.
- Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents.
- Be familiar with First Aid procedures.
- To keep the environment safe, organised and pleasant for children to play in.
- Organise a ‘light tea’, keep the catering facilities clean and help to maintain stock levels.
Person Specification –
The After School Care Assistant will require the following characteristics:
- A nurturing, calm and organised manner.
- The experience of working with children and an understanding of play and child development.
- The ability to provide warm and consistent care to all children.
- An ability to demonstrate a range of practical play skills.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Understanding of health and safety issues that affect the day to day running of the club.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application forms are available on the school website: Cross in Hand CEP - Job Vacancies
Please send completed applications to office@cross-in-hand.e-sussex.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 15th May with interviews the following week.
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.