Breakfast & After School Club Assistant

​ Summary We are looking for an After School Club Assistant to work under the guidance of the Wraparound Club Leader and Principal to provide child care for pupils attending the Wraparound Club. You will be working closely with the children providing encouragement and supervision for the duration of the club, ensuring the safety, welfare and physical and mental well-being of pupils, and assisting the Leader in offering the children a wide range of play activities and ensuring that the club offers the children a relaxed, informed and caring environment, whilst maintaining good order and discipline. ​ Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining a safe, creative and stimulating environment for children's play experiences Forming and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with children, staff, volunteers, parents and carers Ensuring that all policies, standards and guidelines are adhered to. Working with the Line Manager to provide a creative programme of arts, crafts, games, sports, drama, music Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement General Health and Safety issues at the afterschool club with regard to clearing, setting up and running activities – both indoor and outdoor Participating in training if instructed to do so Keeping the building and areas of use, including toilets, clean, tidy and accessible — i.e. clearing up properly at the end of and during each session Following first aid procedures including keeping records of all accidents and the treatments given 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/understanding of first aid A willingness to undertake further training, if necessary, to meet the needs of the students. First Aid Qualification or a willingness to undertake training. Food Hygiene Qualification or a willingness to undertake training. ​ 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. 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. ​ About Us Harris Primary Academy Shortlands has been open since 2015 and is Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' in all areas. We have 14 classes from Reception to Year 6 (2-form entry). The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Shortlands to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: “Excellence for All”. Our core values of: Aspire, Believe and Flourish, underpin everything that happens in our academy and we have high expectations that these are followed and modelled by all staff, parents and children. Whether they are learning English and Maths, Latin or Mandarin, competing in sports, or discussing their dream occupations, we do whatever it takes to ensure our pupils gain the confidence to aspire and flourish in life. At HPAS, we work tirelessly to make sure that every child comes to recognise their own potential. As a result of the exceptional practice at our academy every single day, our children achieve outstanding outcomes each year and we are incredibly proud of them. Alongside academic achievement, we want our academy to be a safe and caring space for children who are excited and happy to come to school every day to learn, grow and develop.

Location: Shortlands, GB

Posted Date: 6/14/2025