What skills and experience we're looking for
• Level 2 or above qualification included in the Early Years Qualifications List (EYQL), as recognised by the Department for Education.
• Good numeracy skills
• Good literacy skills.
• Evidence of child protection training.
• Current paediatric first aid certificate.
• A good knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Willingnes s to undertake further training, as required to keep up to date with current good practice.
• Experience of providing activities for mixed age/ability groups.
• Sound understanding of child development and of children’s needs.
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with a wide range of people; both professional and members of the local community.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative as appropriate.
• Commitment to and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• A professional approach and calm manner in all situations – a role model at all times.
• Ability to prioritise and be adaptable/flexible in approach.
• Ability to create and maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment.
• An adaptable/flexible approach.
• Ability to create and maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment.
• Maintain confidentiality
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check which confirms suitability to work with children.
• Health clearance for role.
• A commitment to young children and families.
• A commitment to the provision of a high quality service and achieving customer satisfaction.
What the school offers its staff
Employee benefits, wellbeing support and professional development.
Further details about the role
Job Purpose:To provide safe, high-quality wrap around school care for children (eg 4 – 11) years of age.
Duties and Key Result Areas:
• To assist the line manager with planning and ensuring there are sufficient resources for, relevant play opportunities, appropriate to the needs, interests and developmental stage of each individual child.
• To deliver pre-planned play opportunities, appropriate to the needs, interests and developmental stage, of each individual child, maintaining and providing clean and safe resources for use at all time.
• To support the line manager to ensure any child protection/safeguarding concerns are acted upon immediately and appropriately by informing the designated person in line with the school’s safeguarding reporting procedures.
• To assist in completing the provisions records accurately and reported to the appropriate person and safely stored eg daily registers and accident forms and all other administrative and all other organisational needs of the provision.
• To assist with systems of observations and record keeping so that children’s progress and achievements are effectively and regularly observed and/or assessed recording this correctly.
• To assist the line manager to ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented as required.
• To communicate with team members and parents to ensure that relevant information is received and shared including feedback on child health conditions, activities carried out and child well-being.
• To serve and store refreshments in line with the required standards of hygiene, health and safety.
• To support the Head Teacher and Club Manager in ensuring the club meets the standards set by OFSTED for out of school provision.
• To work within the agreed policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for children, staff and others. This includes the practice of regular fire drills.
• To administer first aid as appropriate. and ensure all incidents are reported and recorded appropriately.
• To oversee systems of observations and record keeping so that children’s progress and achievements are effectively and regularly assessed.
• To set up and tidy away the club resources as required.
• To take up responsibility for the day-to-day responsibility for the OSC in the absence of the club manager, as the named deputy.
• To maintain complete confidentiality regarding any information gained within the job role, including information about the children, their families or other staff.
• To undertake statutory training as required and additional training as agreed to meet continuous professional development needs.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for the successful candidate. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.