Job Description

Inspired Learning Group – The Study School and Nursery

JOB TITLE: After School Care Assistant

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 3.00 pm– 6.30 pm, Term Time Only

PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist in the support and inclusion of all pupils who attend After School Care

Inspired Learning Group (ILG) a growing group of independent preparatory schools and nurseries in the South East of England. We are looking to recruit a permanent After School Assistant for our lovely school based in New Malden.

Why come and work for us? We think taking care of our staff is essential. We have a great team and we want to help our employees grow.

We also offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Further on the job training
  • Great career prospects
  • School / Nursery fees discount across the ILG Group

Job Duties:

  • To create a safe and happy environment in which children, aged 2 ½ -11 years, can play.
  • To supervise children at play and, Weather permitting, supervise children in the outside play area Log children in on arrival and out on departure, liaising with parents
  • To set out, in conjunction with the After School Care Manager, a variety of age appropriate activities, games, crafts, construction in which children may participate
  • To provide a quiet space and offer support, as applicable, to children wishing to complete homework
  • To serve tea to pupils (this is prepared by the Chef Manager).
  • To ensure a high standard of behaviour, both at the table (i.e. table manners) and during play sessions (e.g. sharing and respect for equipment) Maintain a tidy area and clear away at the end of the session
  • To stay behind if necessary once After School Care is finished to ensure all children have been collected by a relevant parent or guardian.
  • To provide additional (extended hours) support at Parents’ Evenings and to attend school events as appropriate.
  • Support PTA events such as the Christmas Fair, Family Event etc
  • To be aware of all the relevant safeguarding and health and safety requirements
  • To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
  • To maintain confidentiality about home-school / pupil-teacher/ school work matters.
  • Attend to children’s physical welfare such as changing after toilet accidents, sickness and support when ill.
  • To provide First Aid as necessary.
  • To participate in professional development and to attend Inset days incorporating staff training and staff meetings and line management meetings
  • To complete any other task as directed by the After School Care Manager or Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

Person Specification

  • Personal education and qualifications – Desirable
  • To have qualifications in Maths and English GCSE, grade C or above or equivalent.
  • To have a full and relevant Level 3 qualification or higher education qualifications.
  • Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Awareness Level 2 training
  • Experience in a similar setting would be an advantage

Essential

  • To have the ability to speak and write clearly.
  • Training and personal development
  • To demonstrate a willingness to undertake appropriate training in line with the school’s needs.

Personal qualities

  • To have the ability to relate well to pupils and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly.
  • To be reliable, enthusiastic, adaptable, discreet and tolerant
  • To work as a team member, building a good working rapport with colleagues.
  • To maintain the ethos of the school as set by the Headteacher and Governing Body.
  • To be flexible and willing to contribute to the wider needs of the school.

If you love working with children and you want to further your experience working your way up in a thriving company, please apply now!