Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate and enthusiastic person to join our our new and exciting Dawn to Dusk Club team at Petersfield Infant School, as an Afterschool Assistant. We are a large, four form entry infant school based in the centre of Petersfield with a passion to enable every child to be be the best they can be.
The role will be 3pm to 6pm, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, although additional days may be available. The role is term time only and excludes inset days, although there is a possibility that additional hours may become available within the school day as a Teaching Assistant (this role would require Maths and English GCSE or equivalent)
The role includes leading activities and playing with the children, preparing and serving snacks and meeting and greeting parents.
The successful candidate would:
- Actively encourage play and engage the children
- Have a positive, can-do attitude and be pro-active in providing a range of activities within the club
- Be sensitive, patient and resilient
- Be able to use their initiative
- Provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment where the children want to be
- Provide first aid when required (training will be provided)
- Follow relevant school policies, particularly ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health and safety
The role is offered as a Grade B, although if the successful candidate holds Maths and English GCSE the position would be a Grade C
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by emailing Ally Whelan, Finance Officer on a.whelan@petersfield-inf.hants.sch.uk or telephoning the school office on 01730 263048.
For an application pack please email a.whelan@petersfield-inf.hants.sch.uk
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.