After School Care Assistant Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Kelvinside Academy is a leading co-educational independent school for children from 3 to 18 years situated in the West End of Glasgow, currently operating 2 nursery sites in Kelvinside and Milngavie catering for both 3-5 and 1-5 years old For further information on the school visit our website on: www.kelvinside.org.uk
After School Club Assistant Job Description
Hours: Monday – Friday, 3.00 - 6.00pm term-time
Purpose of role:
The person appointed to work at Kelvinside Academy After School Care will be primarily responsible to the Head of Junior School, nevertheless should work in full co-operation with other staff members and take the lead from the ASC Leader.
You will be working as part of a team providing after school care provision for children from Junior 1 - Junior 6 within Kelvinside Academy’s Junior School.
Main Responsibilities
· Ensuring the provision of a high standard of care for the children using the service.
· Assist in the development, organisation, implementation and evaluation of the play schedule while following ASC procedures and risk assessments.
· Work within the standards as set down in the Health & Social Care Standards.
· Ensure the health and safety of the children using the service, and provide a safe welcoming environment.
· Provide a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the service, ensuring children’s choice is at the forefront.
· Undertake certain domestic duties e.g. preparation of snack, cleansing of equipment.
· Attend regular meetings to discuss planning and progress of the service.
· Commit to undertake relevant qualifications and training sessions that will support the quality of the service. Ensure that continuous professional development is actioned throughout the year.
· Work alongside the staff team to ensure the ethos of the ASC is fulfilled.
· Maintain code of conduct with the children, following ASC procedures, and in line with SSSC, including interaction with the children, as and when required within their play environment.
· Liaise with the ASC Leader regarding rotas, holiday/sickness, staff meetings etc. In the event of absence, the Head of Junior School should be the first port of contact via phone/email/staff intranet.
· Communicate fairly and equally with children, colleagues and parents/carers regarding all aspects of the service
· Be an active team member within the setting, supporting colleagues where appropriate. Have a flexible approach and the ability to use initiative.
· To remain calm and professional in all circumstances.
· Be a positive role model for children within the setting following the staff code of conduct.
· Any other duties deemed necessary by the ASC Leader to facilitate the effective operation of the service.
Person Profile
Desirable
Qualifications SVQ 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD) or Playwork (or willing to work towards qualification).
Experience
Experience of working in a childcare setting.
Skills
Excellent team working ability; Good oral and written communication skills; Good numeracy and literacy skills; Initiative; Flexibility & adaptability to work with different age ranges.
The successful applicant would take up the post as soon as possible. Further details and an application form may be obtained from the Secretary to the Chief Operating Officer, to whom a completed application should be sent by noon on Tuesday 23 August.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
