Job Description

After School Assistant

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:20pm - 5:00pm

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing Catholic school where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Our After School Club provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 2-11 years, offering a range of activities that support children's wellbeing, development and enjoyment at the end of the school day.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable After School Club Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will help provide high-quality care and supervision for children attending the After School Club, ensuring their safety, welfare and enjoyment at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising children aged 2-11 years during After School Club sessions.
• Supporting a range of age-appropriate play, creative and recreational activities.
• Assisting with the preparation and serving of snacks and refreshments.
• Promoting positive behaviour and ensuring children feel happy, safe and included.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, food hygiene and school policies.
• Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and individual needs.
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Assisting with setting up and clearing away equipment and resources.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Enjoys working with children and understands their developmental needs.
• Is warm, caring and patient.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is able to use initiative and respond calmly to changing situations.
• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Supports the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working with children in a school, nursery, childcare or similar setting.
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3).
• Paediatric First Aid training.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience of working with children across a wide age range.

We Can Offer

• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Happy, enthusiastic children.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A welcoming Catholic school community where every member of staff is valued.

Safeguarding Statement
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online searches and all other safer recruitment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The school is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Information about the School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is situated in the heart of South Woodham Ferrers. We are a 1 form entry school with some small classes.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Any offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.