Description Are you a fun, enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic individual who can take full responsibility for our daily after school club here at the school? Providing wrap around care for children aged 4 – 11 years old, the role will include maintaining the strong relationships we have with our community and school staff, being approachable and friendly to our parents, and above all, providing a safe, caring, and fun environment for our children. Main Purpose of Job: To organise and supervise as an afterschool club assistant to ensure the safe and appropriate supervision of individuals and groups of school aged pupils during afterschool club. Organise the provision of healthy drinks and snacks during afterschool club. Main Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To supervise and assist in daily afterschool club activities at the school, in accordance with the Headteacher’s instructions. 2. To keep a register of children attending and collect fees from parents. 3. Plan, supply and prepare the provision of simple uncooked breakfast (cereal, fruit, toast) and healthy snacks during afterschool club. 4. To prepare the dining area to include moving and setting up tables and chairs and to wash up dishes. 5. To interact positively with children to encourage them to engage in meaningful and constructive activities, and to deal with emergencies that may occur. 6. To assist children in preparing for meals including handwashing, helping children with the correct use of cutlery, promoting good table manners and encouraging children to eat a variety of foods. 7. To remain aware of children’s food allergies, intolerances or other special dietary requirements and ensure such foods are avoided for the children concerned. 8. To administer minor first aid (as trained) and assist with sick children where necessary. To comply with the School’s First Aid policies and procedures, ensuring all accidents are recorded appropriately in accordance with school policies and procedures. 9. To be aware of the school’s child protection policy/procedures and report any concerns observed during the course of duty in accordance with such procedures. 10. Be responsible for children during outdoor activities ; ensure that appropriate adult to child ratios are maintained at all times and are in line with DfE guidance and legislation. Complete a list of children to ensure that everyone is accounted for. 11. Ensure a First Aid box is taken outside during outdoor activities. 12. Complete an accident form (or equivalent) as necessary, making sure that school are informed of any incident, in accordance with the school’s own Health and Safety policy. 13. Support all children, regardless of their need (SEN, dysregulated etc) and ensure that positive relationships are built between adult and child. Escalate any concerns related to behaviour that cannot be managed within wraparound to the Headteacher and inform parents where appropriate. 14. Be aware of all school policies and procedures. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact our Headteacher, Mrs Drake. We would also welcome visits to our school. Please contact us to arrange a convenient date and time. Telephone: 01872 279539 Email: secretaryst-erme.cornwall.sch.uk Application forms to be completed, together with a covering letter sent via email: secretaryst-erme.cornwall.sch.uk We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. Apply Here: https://www.st-erme.cornwall.sch.uk/web/vacancies/704580 This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School, School Lane, Trispen, Truro TR4 9BJ Contact detail: Headteacher Nicola Drake Email: secretaryst-erme.cornwall.sch.uk Website: www.st-erme.cornwall.sch.uk