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Job description

Draperstown After School Club provides childcare and play activities for children of primary school age. We operate each day after school and also offer all day care during some holiday periods. We provide an inclusive service, ensuring equal opportunities for all families.

Responsibilities

• To share responsibility for the safety and welfare of the children at the Club, following procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately in accordance with Safeguarding and Whistleblowing Policies
• To assist with school collections, walking the children to the Club from the school and also travelling with the minibus driver to collect children
• To assist in providing creative and appropriate play and learning opportunities
• To provide additional assistance for children with particular difficulties (e.g. communication, behaviour, mobility) being particularly mindful of safeguarding and health and safety
• To assist with the supervision of homework and the preparation and serving of snacks

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working with children in a paid or unpaid capacity in the 4 - 11 age groups over a reasonable length of time
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety
• Ability to interact with other team members and the children
• Awareness of the need for boundaries and confidentiality
• Good standard of English and Maths

Desirable Skills

• GCSE Maths and English
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Food Hygiene Certificate

Further Information

To apply, please send CV to ann@theworkspacegroup.org Please detail on your CV how you meet the Essential Criteria above. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over.