After School Club Assistant - Term Time

Support for Pupils

• Supervise children in collecting food, being seated, clearing away crockery, moving to activities, in activity area and/or playground as appropriate.
• Help organise play and art activities, reading and homework support.
• Establish good relationships with children; interact positively with children, encouraging co-operation and mutual support; monitor children’s well-being and readiness for class; provide help and support to children.
• Encourage good behavior by using praise and reward and taking action with poor behavior in line with school policy.
• Ensure health and safety of children.
• Take pride in providing enjoyable meal time and other activities for children.
• Build up warm and positive relationships with pupils.
• Goes out of their way to be helpful to pupils.
• Anticipates pupils needs & makes suggestions to support them.
• Speak clearly and listens carefully to pupils, using questions to check understanding.
• Remain tactful when talking to pupils

Support for the School

• Administer any necessary first aid, record all injuries in the accident book, & ensure children understand action required in case of fire.
• Assist in preparing the Breakfast/After School Club facilities and activities to ensure the quality standards agreed are met.
• Recognise that the quality of the Breakfast/After School Club has an impact on learning and on pupils’ attitude to school.
• Attend regular meetings and training and performance development as required.
• Acknowledge all colleagues in a friendly and helpful way.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have access to opportunities to learn & develop. Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to the KCSP Equal Opportunities policies.
• Be responsible for your own health and safety, as well as that of colleagues, pupils and the public. Employees should co-operate with SLT, follow established systems of work, use protective equipment where necessary and report defectives and hazards to SLT.

General Requirements

• Take part in the school’s performance management system.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Strong commitment to further equalities in both service delivery and employment practice.
• You must promote and safeguard the welfare of children.