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After School Club Assistant, HARRIS FEDERATION
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About Us
We opened in 2014 as a local school for children aged two to eleven. We have a Nursery for 60 children and are a 2 form entry school for children in Pre School through to Year 6. We also have an additional resource base for 22 children who are diagnosed with Autism. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school and that through expert teaching and support all pupils can achieve to a high standard. As a part of the Harris Federation, we share best teaching practice with other Harris Academies and continue to build on the Harris Federation’s proven track record in the borough: with two successful and oversubscribed Harris Secondary Academies, Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Morden.
Our aim at Harris Primary Academy Merton is to make sure that our pupils leave us thoroughly prepared for secondary school and feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of Academy life.
We want all of our children to have a truly enjoyable experience at school. Our pupils’ achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn.
Summary
We are looking for an After School Club Assistant to work under the guidance of the After School Club Leader and Principal to provide childcare for pupils attending the After School Club at Harris Primary Academy Merton.
You will be working closely with the children providing encouragement and supervision for the duration of the club, ensuring their safety, welfare, and physical and mental wellbeing. Alongside the leader, you will assist in providing a wide range of play activities in a relaxed, informed and caring environment, whilst maintaining good order and discipline.
The actual salary for this role will be £8,768.00 (38 weeks per year, 15 hours per week).
Main Areas of Responsibility
As Our After School Club Assistant, You Will
- Maintain a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play experiences
- Assist the Club Manager in the planning of a programme of activities designed to meet the needs of the children
- Form and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children, young people, staff, volunteers, parents and carers
- Ensure that all policies, standards and guidelines are adhered to
- Provide a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music, off-site activities relevant to the needs and interests of all children, regardless of their race, religion, culture or language, physical or mental ability
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement
- Be responsible for Health and Safety issues at the afterschool club with regard to clearing, setting up and running activities – both indoor and outdoor, trips, outings and general risk assessment
- Attend weekly team meetings to discuss and assess progress and any issues.
- Carry out financial and administrative tasks, such as petty cash, registering children and processing parental forms
- Keep the building and areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible
- Follow first aid procedures, including keeping records of all accidents and the treatments given
- Deputise for the Club Manager when they are on leave, sick, off site etc.
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Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline (Playworker or Childcare)
- Good numeracy/literacy skills
- Appropriate knowledge of first aid
- A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students.
- Experience in a similar role or working within a school setting
- Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
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In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
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