After School Club Assistant Location: Norwich Salary: SCP 3:4 of the set support staff salary scale, A GBP 5,442 to A GBP 5,626 pro:rata per annum Hours : 10 hours per week, term:time only, Monday : Thursday 15:00 : 17:30 The Role The Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate After School Club assistant to join their friendly team. The successful candidate will support the after school and co:ordinate an engaging, happy, and community:driven after:school club at the Primary School, for children at the primary schools. They will help the after school club leader to co:ordinate a range of after school activities, some of which will be run by external providers and staff at the school, and some by the after:school club assistant and lead. At the Primary Schools their vision is to encourage and support their pupils to enjoy their childhoods and reach their full potential, as confident, inquisitive and successful learners and as fully rounded individuals. Their small, caring communities and their inspiring environment, within the South Norfolk Broads, make a huge impact on their childrens development and their essential values. Key Responsibilities * Co:ordinate and support third party after school provisions * Plan and lead some suitable activities; * Take responsibility as First Aider as required (training will be provided) * Create a meaningful, calm, purposeful, orderly and supportive environment; * To supervise pupils in designated areas (including playground or other external spaces as directed) during the After School Club time period, and to ensure safety, welfare and general conduct through appropriate application of the schools policies and procedures. * Support children in their play; * Follow the school procedures when dealing with poor behaviour or friendship difficulties; * To establish safe and proper behaviour by appropriate intervention or referral to senior staff, as appropriate. * To supervise and monitor a snack time around activities * To supervise the movement of pupils to and from rooms(PW1)(MHB2), including any personal hygiene requirements (e.g. hand washing). * To assist in the clearance of any spillages and the wiping down, clearing or resetting of rooms and tables, as appropriate. * To assist in the setting up and removal of furniture, where necessary. * To take any immediate action to attend to sickness or accidents by carrying out minor first aid and summoning relevant assistance. * Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person; * To identify and report any unauthorised visitors on school premises. * Undertake other similar activities that may fall within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Headteacher. Skills and Qualifications * The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others * Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; * Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges; * Develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff; * Be a positive role model; * Engages with pupils appropriately and works with the best interest of pupils in mind; * Be prepared to train as a Designated Safeguarding Lead for occasions when another DSL is not on:site. * Be prepared to train and lead as a first:aider. * The ability to work autonomously as required, as well as part of a team. * Experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable. If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust