St Christopher’s School Trust (Epsom) Ltd

Job Title: After School Care Assistant

Main purpose of job:  Working  with  the  After  School  Care  Manager,  you  will  be  responsible  for  the
development  and  daily  supervision  of  the  after-school  club,  providing  a  safe,  caring  and  stimulating
environment for children. To work in partnership with parents and carers, and to promote the wellbeing of
the children. To develop, implement and review the policies, procedures, and practices within the after-
school club in line with the agreed principles of the school ethos.
This job description indicates the range of duties involved, it is not intended to be all-inclusive and requires
the post-holder to be  flexible and show initiative. The  post holder may perform other related duties  as
required to meet the ongoing needs of the school.

Responsible to:
The  post  holder  is  responsible  to  the  After  School  Care  Manager  and  to  the
Headteacher and Deputy Head.  The post holder also interacts on a professional level with other colleagues
and  seeks  to  establish  and  maintain  productive  relationships  with  pupils,  parents,  and  support  staff,
including outside agencies.

Duties/Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the class teachers as directed. Duties may include (but not limited to):

•  Undertake the daily supervision of the after-school club, developing and maintaining high standards

throughout to always ensure the welfare of the children.

•  To  plan  age-appropriate,  stimulating,  and  engaging  activities  for  the  children  who  attend  after

school care at St Christopher’s.

•  Ensure  children  have  access  to  well-planned  appropriate  activities  to  support  their  physical,
emotional, social, and intellectual development considering families' ethnic, cultural, and linguistic
backgrounds, ensuring that the school's Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to.

•  Maintain the after-school club to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene, before, during and
at the end of each session, and be responsible for all Health and Safety matters in the after-school
club to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those who use and work in the club.

•  To supervise the safe escorting of children to always ensure their wellbeing.

•  To be willing to receive first aid training and administer first aid to children if required.

•  To maintain registers accurately and efficiently.

•  Take a key role in suitably, equipping the after-school club to provide a stimulating environment

for the children and implement policies and procedures within the school club.

•  Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies arising according to the school's policies and

procedures.

•  Report back to the appropriate member of staff using the school's agreed referral procedures on
the  behaviour  of  pupils  during  the  before/after  school  club,  or  any  other  issues  that  may  be
relevant.

•  Promote and reinforce school policies, practices, and procedures, including an understanding of

child protection and health and safety responsibilities.

•  The After School Assistant will be expected to act as an adult role model and support school policies
when dealing with pupils, parents, carers, visitors, and all members of the school community.

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Other responsibilities:

•  To attend relevant training and meetings as required.

•  To respect and ensure confidentiality is always adhered to.

•  To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility
for identification of learning, development, and training opportunities in discussion with SLT.

•  To  understand  and  apply  school  policies  in  relation  to  health,  safety, welfare,  and  behaviour of

pupils.

•  To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the

workplace.

•  Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities

Policy.

•  St Christopher’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people  and  expects  all  staff  to  share  in  this  commitment.  To  share  in  the  responsibility  for  the
discipline and pastoral care of the pupils, including the safeguarding and promoting of children’s
welfare.

•  To  undertake  additional  duties  as  may  be  reasonably  requested  by  the  Line  Manager,  the
Headteacher or Governors. The duties may be varied to meet changed circumstances in a manner
compatible with the post held, at the reasonable direction of Senior Management Team.

Safeguarding of pupils and Duty of Care

All  staff,  regardless  of  role,  level  of  seniority  and  location,  have  a  responsibility  to  ensure  the
highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff
and  volunteers  to  share  this  commitment.  We  must  collectively  create  an  environment  where
children feel safe to learn, play and grow. Children should feel comfortable in their surroundings
and know that they can approach any responsible adult with any problems or concerns.

All staff must be able to identify any children who are at risk of harm and know the characteristics
of abuse or neglect. If you suspect or confirm harm, then it’s essential you know what actions to
take.

Annual  safeguarding  training  is  offered  at  St  Christopher’s,  and  it  is  the  staff  member’s
responsibility to be aware of the most up to date guidance documents in the Keeping Children Safe
in Education document (DFE).

This job description contains an outline of the typical functions of the job and is not an exhaustive
or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The job holder’s actual
responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other
duties commensurate with this level of responsibility may be either permanently or temporarily
assigned as part of the job. Where the changes are material and significant, a consultation process
will be offered.

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