JOB OVERVIEW
An exciting opportunity has arisen at New Valley Primary School in Purley as an After School Club Assistant. We are looking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic person to join our team. You will be required to work 14 hours per week.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
As an After School Assistant you will work as part of a team offering and engaging with the children in a range of activities, ensuring their safety and monitoring well being whilst ensuring good behavior in a warm and friendly environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Prepare, maintain and use resources required to meet requirements and assist pupils in their use.
- Ensure the pupils are always supervised.
- The children are dismissed at the end of the day to an authorised adult.
- The area is tidied up each day.
- Be punctual and reliable.
- Promote good pupil behavior, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behavior.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- The successful candidate must have a relevant level 2 or NNEQ qualification.
- Good understanding of relevant policies/ codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
- Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities.
- Basic understanding of child development and learning.
- Have confidence in dealing with young people, maintaining discipline, motivation and ensuring the well being of children.
- Ability to self evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Experience working or caring for primary pupils.
- A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Salary FTE £21,030, £11.20 per hour.
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2:30 - 6pm
- Position available immediately.
Find out more about our school by visiting our school website.
New Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.