Job Description

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Chalkwell Hall Junior School is a happy, highly achieving school with well-behaved children and friendly staff.

We are looking to appoint a Breakfast Club School Assistant to assist with caring for the children who attend our popular Conkers Club.

Do you have a Childcare qualification and experience working with children? If so, we want to hear from you. The hours will be 7.30am - 8.30am Monday-Friday, term time only.

Responsibilities include:

Delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
Providing comprehensive care for the children.
Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
Administering first aid when necessary.
Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Desired Qualities:

Experience of working with 3 to 11 year olds
Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
Good communication skills
Ability to work as a team member
Sound judgement and common sense
Experience of working within a play-based setting
Appropriate child protection training
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and for further information, please contact Lucy Wheatley, School Business Manager, on 01702 478570.

Information about the School

As a school we are committed to achieving the very best for our pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Chalkwell Hall Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical checks.