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Breakfast/After school club - Assistant

Job Introduction

Tweseldown Infant School is looking to recruit a staff member for our Breakfast/After School Club.

We are seeking a person/persons who can ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils in your care, someone to take part in preparing and delivering engaging activities making sure all pupils have a fun time at Breakfast and/or After School care (known as ‘Starcare’).

Duties and responsibilities

Deliver age-appropriate activities and experiences to support pupils’ development
Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share equipment
Supervise pupils during activities and help to resolve issues between pupils
Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feedback any concerns to the Starcare manager

Health and safety

Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks
Deliver first aid to respond to minor and major incidents and record these
Make sure all food is prepared in line with health and safety standards and that the dietary requirements of pupils are met
Supervise pupils eating and assist with chopping food and clearing away (including slip & trip hazards)
Support with setting up and putting away all equipment safely

Behaviour

Report any incidents of inappropriate behaviour to the Starcare manager
Follow school’s Behavior policy
Support pupils with their independence and self-esteem when carrying out activities

Working with others

Inform the manager if you are ill following school’s Absence policy
Build positive relationships with parents at drop off and pick up times

Safeguarding

Keep accurate attendance records in line with school procedures
Be responsible for pupils until the school day starts / a parent/carer arrives for collection, making efforts to contact the parent/carer in the case of lateness
Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals

Other areas of responsibility

Read and follow the relevant school policies
Undertake training required to develop in the role

Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

Person specification

criteria	qualities
Qualifications and training	First aid training (or willingness to complete it)
Experience	Working with children or young people Planning activities to engage pupils and support development
Skills and knowledge	Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly Effective communication with adults and children Ability to take a firm but fair approach to handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policies Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues
Personal qualities	Commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school Commitment to maintaining appropriate confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Commitment to playing and having fun

Notes:

This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.

If you don’t have all of the experience listed above but are interested in applying, please still do so.

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.

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