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After School Play Worker - Holy Apostles' C of E Primary School

Cheltenham

School: Holy Apostles' C of E Primary School (Primary)
Address: Holy Apostles' C of E Primary School, Battledown Approach, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: After School Play Worker - Holy Apostles' C of E Primary School
Grade: £12.50 per hour
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (15 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 18/04/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 28/04/2025

Job Title: After School Club Assistant
Reports to: After School Club Manager
Job Summary:
Holy Apostles Pavilion Group After School Club is expanding its current offering and is after an After School Club Assistant to support the After School Club Manager in providing a safe, engaging, and active after school club for children in Years 2 to 6. This role involves assisting with the planning and delivery of activities, supervising children, and supporting the administrative tasks required for the smooth running of the club.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Activity Support:
• Assist the After School Club Manager in planning and preparing activities.
• Help set up and clear away activity areas and equipment.
• Support the delivery of activities, ensuring children are engaged and participating.
• Lead small group activities under the direction of the manager.
• Encourage children to participate and develop their skills.
• Assist with the safe use and storage of equipment.
2. Child Supervision & Welfare:
• Supervise children during activities and free play, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Help maintain accurate attendance records and ensure children are signed in and out safely.
• Assist with basic first aid as required and report any accidents or incidents to the manager.
• Support the manager in addressing any behavioural issues in a calm and consistent manner.
• Build positive relationships with children.
3. Administrative Support:
• Assist with basic administrative tasks as directed by the manager.
• Help maintain a clean and organised club environment.
4. Teamwork & Communication:
• Work collaboratively with the After School Club Manager and other staff.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and school staff.
• Attend relevant training and meetings as required.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to the manager for improving the after school club.

Person Specification:
• Experience working with children aged 6-11 years (Years 2-6) is desirable.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• A willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding principles (or willingness to learn).
• Reliable and punctual.

Desirable Qualities:
• Experience in a similar role.
• Early Years Experience
• First aid certification
• Safeguarding training
• A passion for promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• A relevant qualification in childcare or sports coaching.

Start Date: Summer Term 2025 – 28th April
Salary £12.25 per hour
Location: Cheltenham
Working Hours: 15 hours per week during school term times (excludes school holidays)

Closing Date for Applications: 31st March 2025. We reserve the right to close early if a suitable candidate is found



This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. 

Closing date for applications: 18-04-2025

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Hours Per Week: Part Time (15 hours)

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