Children's Club Assistant

Company Description

St Peter and St Paul School is a vibrant, non-selective independent day school providing inclusive education for children aged 4–11. The school emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and wellbeing, fostering an environment where every child feels supported in reaching their full potential. With a strong community ethos, the school values relationships founded on trust, collaboration, and shared values, creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Offering a broad curriculum enriched by sports, arts, and various extracurricular opportunities, the school instills curiosity, independence, and resilience in its pupils. Located in Chesterfield, the school also partners with a highly-rated independent nursery to support children from an early age.

The Role

To support the day-to-day organisation of The SPSP Children’s Club, working under the guidance and direction of the Children’s Club Coordinator and the Headteacher. The role involves helping to provide high standards of care, learning and play opportunities for children aged 4–11 years in a safe, secure and welcoming environment.

The postholder must present themselves professionally and uphold the vision, mission and values of St Peter & St Paul School at all times.

Generic Responsibilities

• Promote the vision, mission and values of the school.
• Support the Children’s Club Coordinator in the smooth running of the after-school provision.
• Attend INSET, continuous professional development and meetings as required.
• Contribute to the implementation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures in a way that supports the school’s values and vision.
• Follow all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour and first aid procedures.
• Assist with securing the premises when required, under the direction of the Coordinator or Headteacher.
• Undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties as directed by the Children’s Club Coordinator or Headteacher.

Specific Responsibilities – Day-to-Day Role

• Assist with the supervision and care of pupils attending the after-school club, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Support children’s access to learning activities, play opportunities and recreational activities.
• Build positive and constructive relationships with pupils and respond to their individual needs.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, manners and the school’s Guiding Star Values.
• Follow the policies and procedures of St Peter & St Paul School.
• Assist with the safe arrival of children at the club and support safe dismissal to parents and carers on collection.
• Help pupils with homework tasks where appropriate.
• Support the serving of snacks and evening supper for children staying beyond 5pm.
• Administer basic first aid where trained and record incidents appropriately, in line with school procedures.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of all children.
• Adhere to the school’s safeguarding policy, procedures and code of conduct.
• Assist with tidying, organising resources and maintaining a safe and welcoming club environment.
• Support with locking up the school when required, including checking that areas used by the club are secure, under the direction of the Coordinator or Headteacher.

Professional Standards

• Experience of working with children aged 4–11.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A caring, calm and positive approach to working with children.
• The ability to work as part of a team and follow direction from the Children’s Club Coordinator and Headteacher.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A willingness to undertake training relevant to the role, including Safeguarding Children in Education, Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid.

A recognised childcare qualification, such as a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, is desirable but not essential.

Meetings and INSET

• Attend meetings, training and INSET sessions relevant to the role as required.
• Participate in professional development to support high standards within the after-school provision.