About this role
Purpose
After School Club assistants are employed by the school to assist with the planning, day-to-day organisation and operation of the breakfast club and/or after-school club, providing high quality play opportunities and care for children in an inclusive environment.
Support for pupils
Be responsible for supporting the play of groups or individual children, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. Support for the playleader
Be involved in the development of care and creative play opportunities in consultation with children, and in accordance with Playwork Principles and relevant childcare legislation. Deputise for the playleader when required. Help to create and manage the classroom as a purposeful and orderly environment. Promote good pupil behaviour, following the school’s behaviour policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers. Assist with the handover/collection of children to/from other areas of the school and ensure their safe handover to parents/carers at the end of the day. Prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating and complies with current school food guidelines and food safety legislation. Assist with day to day administration and record keeping. Administer first aid and medication as appropriate. Help with the development, maintenance and use of resources for play.