Breakfast Club Assistant
Our before and after-school program is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for students.
Working on Active Care you will provide the very best childcare for children in one of our breakfast club and afterschool club school settings.
This role is perfect for Teaching Assistants (TAs), sports coaches, or nursery practitioners who thrive on variety in their day and have a passion for creating fun and engaging experiences for children.
The Company
First Step Sports Group is a leading physical activity & training provider, collaborating with schools, local authorities, community groups, businesses, and individuals across the North of England.
Based in Yorkshire, with an expanding network of experienced team members located across the region, the business is comprised of several divisions, each specialising in a different area of physical activity development and delivery: First Step Physical Education, First Step Training, First Step Cycle, Ballers, Active Care and Kids Takeover.
The Position
We are seeking for an organised and enthusiastic before and afterschool assistant who can provide a range of play-based and sports activities for children in our childcare provision.
This role requires an individual who is confident, knowledgeable, and versatile with the ability to engage young people and you will ideally have experience of working with Primary School children aged 4-11 years.
You will be friendly and approachable and will be able to work creatively to develop a stimulating and exciting environment.
• Clubs run Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 8:45am
Responsibilities:
• Assisting in the day to day running of the provision
• Providing an excellent Customer experience and Customer liaison
• The safeguarding of all children
• Building links with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of all children
• Act as 1st point of contact for queries/complaints
• Promoting the provision within the provision location
• Providing a light tea for the Active Care participants
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
• Holds a Level 2 coaching badge (Desirable)
• Knowledge and passion for a variety of sports (Desirable)
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Level 2/3 childcare or Play-work qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene (Training can be provided)
• Paediatric first aid (Training can be provided)
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements for after school clubs, and an awareness of health and safety, and practical hygiene issues - (Training can be provided)
Why you should apply:
• Great culture and work environment
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Christmas shut down
First Step Sports Group is an equal opportunity employer.
All Successful candidates will be required to participate in a full DBS clearance.