After School Care Assistant

Summary:

Join our After School Care Assistant team and support children's learning and wellbeing beyond the school day.

About the School:

Located in South West London, the school offers a vibrant, inclusive environment with strong community support and access to a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Opportunity:

As an After School Care Assistant, you will help deliver a purposeful, creative and nurturing extension of the school day for children. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners and contribute to the development of a growing after school provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the welfare, safety and wellbeing of children through high-quality care and supervision
• Plan and deliver a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities, including creative, physical and enrichment opportunities
• Create an organised, engaging and well-resourced play environment
• Build genuine, positive relationships with children and support their social and emotional development
• Reflect on practice and adapt provision to meet the individual needs of children
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and school staff to ensure strong communication and consistency
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality at all times
• Contribute to the effective handling of concerns, incidents or complaints in a professional manner

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working with primary-aged children in a school, childcare or play setting
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, stimulating and welcoming environment where every child feels valued and happy
• High expectations of behaviour and the ability to build positive relationships with children and families
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the provision
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Preferred

• Experience in planning and delivering creative, physical and enrichment activities
• Experience in reflecting on practice and adapting provision to meet the needs of children
• Experience in working collaboratively with parents, carers and school staff
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality
• Experience in contributing to the handling of concerns, incidents or complaints

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and fixed term contract
• Opportunities for career development and continuing professional development
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with a committed staff team