AFTER SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANT

Location

Euxton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Bank Lane, Off Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6JW (208 on roll)

Tel: 01257 263454
School website: www.euxtonceprimary.co.uk

Summary

At Euxton CE Primary School, we are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for both our children and staff. As an Out of School Club Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that our children enjoy their time outside of the classroom, helping them to thrive and develop through play and structured activities either indoors or outdoors.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Out of School Club Assistant to join our team at Euxton CE Primary School. The successful applicant will be expected to work with our children after school Monday - Friday 3.30-5.30pm. The role is for 10 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and engage with children aged 4-11 years at our after school club.

Facilitate fun, educational, and creative activities.

Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all children in the club.

Support children with homework, learning activities, and social skills.

Promote positive behaviour and ensure the well-being of all children.

Communicate effectively with children, parents and staff.

Follow all health, safety, and safeguarding procedures and policies.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only and initially a temporary contract with a view to making permanent.

Essential Qualifications

A passion for working with children and a commitment to their development.

Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Ability to work as part of a team and use your initiative.

Excellent communication skills.

A positive, flexible attitude with a good sense of humour.

Desirable Qualifications

Play worker or childcare qualifications.

No formal qualifications are required but the post holder must be literate.

Training on a First Aid programme would be an advantage or the willingness to undertake such training as necessary.

Desirable Experience

Prior experience of working with children.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact school for an informal discussion with either the Headteacher or Out of School Club Supervisor.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.