Location:
Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3HN
Salary:
Up to £11.45 per hour, plus holiday pay
Job Type:
Part Time, Term Time Only
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6.00pm
Closing Date:
12 March 2025
Job Description
KOOSA Kids are the leading provider of before, after school and holiday club childcare, across Berkshire, Hampshire, Richmond & Surrey. Fully Ofsted registered, we are passionate about our people and every person working for us shares our mission to offer children and their parents outstanding, fun-filled out of school childcare, for the best possible value. KOOSA Kids are on the lookout for individuals who share our passion and commitment for delivering high quality childcare, playwork and children's activities. We are now recruiting for an After School Club Childcare Playwork Assistant at our club at Ashford Park Primary School in Ashford, Surrey (TW15).
Our After School Club Childcare Playwork Assistant role is part time, term time only, working Monday to Friday from 3.00pm - 6.00pm.
The role
As an After School Club Playwork Childcare Assistant, you will actively and enthusiastically assist the After School Club Manager in the safe and organised running of the After School Club.
Following direction from the After School Club Manager, you will assist in the delivery of the scheduled programme of activities, whilst providing a safe and secure environment for the children in your care. Enabling them to explore, grow and have FUN!
Responsibilities
1. Actively and enthusiastically assist the After School Club Manager in the safe and organised running of the After School Club at Ashford Park Primary School in Ashford, Surrey (TW15).
2. Assist in the preparation, serving and tidying away of 'snack time'
3. Have awareness of, and maintain sensitivity for, any children with additional needs (Physical, Behaviour, Dietary)
4. Actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards & KOOSA Kids internal policies & procedures, including safeguarding
5. Ensure all activity areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each day
6. Would suit somebody with experience of working in a Primary School, Pre-School or Nursery, e.g. a Teaching Assistant, Early Years Educator or Nursery Assistant, or someone looking to move into the childcare industry
Skills & Experience
1. You will have a passion for or interest in working within a childcare, early years or playwork setting
2. Be inspirational, bringing fun and creativeness to the team
3. Have a fun and energetic nature
4. Be reliable over everything else
5. Be able to relate and engage with children aged between 4 - 11 years
6. Be a people person with fantastic communication skills
7. Have the ability to be cleared for an enhanced DBS check
8. Opportunities to gain qualifications and further growth & development, will be available for candidates who match our ambitions
9. Full training and inductions will be provided to all After School Club Assistants
Hours
Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6.00pm, term-time only
Company benefits
Company pension, discounted childcare, holiday pay, social activities, professional development, career progression & recognisable qualifications nationwide.
KOOSA Kids are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
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