Job Introduction
We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and caring After School Club Assistant to help supervise and engage children in a safe, fun, and stimulating environment. The role involves supporting the delivery of activities, ensuring the well-being of the children, and assisting with day-to-day operations of the club.
The role is for 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only.
EVERY CHILD ALWAYS
At Anton Infant School we work together to create a safe and inclusive environment, where every child knows they matter. Every experience is a learning opportunity. Our aim is to promote curiosity, creativity, love, independence and resilience through an inspiring and engaging curriculum. We set children up to achieve all they are capable of and inspire them to become lifelong learners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
- Assist in setting up and packing away activities, snacks, and equipment
- Help deliver a variety of fun, age-appropriate activities (e.g., arts and crafts, sports and games)
- Promote positive behaviour and help resolve conflicts in a supportive and respectful manner
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
- Ensure all club activities are in line with safeguarding and health and safety policies.
- Support the Club Leader with administrative tasks as required
- Following procedures to dismiss children to their carer at the end of the session
- Complete relevant paperwork in line with the role and responsibilities
- Food preparation
- First Aid
The successful candidate will:
- Be someone who cares for the children and enjoys seeing them have fun
- Be creative and can come up with ideas for activities for the children to engage in
- Have good behaviour management skill
- Have a caring, patient approach towards children
- Have a positive approach that supports the schools’ visions and values
- Have strong interpersonal skills with children and adults
- Be a team player with a professional attitude
- Is able to use their own initiative
- Has appropriate experience of and enjoys working with the 4-7 age group
Essential:
- Experience working with children (e.g., in a school, nursery, youth club, or similar setting)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
- Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
Desirable:
- First Aid and Food Hygiene certifications (or willingness to obtain them)
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided)
We can offer:
- A school that has a warm, caring ethos
- Happy, well-motivated children
- A skilled and dedicated team of teachers and support staff, committed to doing the best for all the children in the school
- A supportive leadership team and governing body with a commitment to your professional development
Application Procedure
Applications will only be accepted on HCC application forms, accompanied by an equalities statement, which can both be found below. Alternatively for more information (including an application form and role profile), please email adminoffice@anton-inf.hants.sch.uk. Or call 01264 598546.
Visits to the school are also welcome and warmly encouraged. So please contact the school to make an appointment.
Please note that interviews will be held on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2025.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
