After School Club Assistant

Shears Green Junior School, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7JB

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  8 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £7,209.24 Annually (Actual) 12.5 hours a week, 2.5 hours a day:15:30-18:00

After School Club Assistant job summary

After School Club Assistant

Shears Green Junior School
Position: After School Club Assistant
Vacancies: 2
Hours: Monday - Friday (Term Time Only)
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Overview

Shears Green Junior School is seeking to appoint two confident and creative individuals to assist in our new After School Club. The ideal candidates will have some experience working within a school environment and a passion for supporting children in their development and play.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision and Safety:

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils at all times.
  • Supervise children during club hours, maintaining a safe and secure environment.

  • Engagement and Interaction:

    • Engage with pupils in conversation and play, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
    • Set up and facilitate activities that encourage participation and creativity among children.

    • Parent Interaction:

      • Meet and greet parents upon arrival and departure.
      • Provide feedback to parents regarding their child's experiences and activities during the club.

      • Activity Planning:

        • Organise and prepare resources for various activities, allowing children to choose whether to participate.
        • Ensure that activities are age-appropriate and cater to the diverse needs of all pupils.

        • Training and Development:

          • Participate in training sessions as required to enhance skills and knowledge, including paediatric first aid if not already qualified.
          • Be willing to work towards Level 2 or 3 qualifications in playwork or childcare.
          Qualifications and Skills
          • Level 2 or 3 qualifications in playwork or childcare are desirable but not essential.
          • Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting is preferred.
          • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
          • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, pupils, and parents.
          • A commitment to promoting the school’s vision and values, including kindness, courtesy, courage, and honesty.
          Why Join Us?

          At Shears Green Junior School, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for all pupils. Our After School Club aims to provide a fun, safe, and engaging space for children to explore and learn outside of the classroom.

          Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact David Alexander at the school on 01474 567359 to arrange a visit.

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          This job description reflects the school’s commitment to fostering a positive school culture and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning through supportive extracurricular activities.

          If you have any further adjustments or specific requirements, feel free to let me know!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Shears Green Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 490 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shears Green Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shears-green-junior-school

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