Extended Provision Assistant Level 3 in Wantage

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 3:00 pm-6:15 pm, Friday 3:00 pm-5:15 pm
Hours per week: 15 hours 30 minutes
Location: Wantage CE Primary School

We are looking for a warm, caring and enthusiastic individual with a relevant Level 3 qualification to join our after-school wraparound care provision at Wantage CE Primary School.

Working alongside the Extended Provision Supervisor and our supportive team, the successful candidate will help create a welcoming, enjoyable, and nurturing environment where children can relax, play, and take part in a range of engaging activities at the end of the school day.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Safeguarding children throughout the after-school period and following the school’s safeguarding procedures;
• Supporting the Extended Provision Supervisor with the day-to-day running of the provision;
• Planning, preparing and delivering a varied range of age-appropriate play and recreational activities;
• Engaging positively with children and supporting their social, emotional and physical development through play;
• Supervising children and always maintaining their safety;
• Promoting positive behaviour in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy;
• Assisting with accurate registers and ensuring that children are safely collected by authorised adults;
• Preparing and serving meals and snacks while following food hygiene and allergy procedures;
• Setting up, tidying and safely storing activities, equipment and resources;
• Communicating professionally with children, parents, carers and colleagues;
• Reporting accidents, incidents, safeguarding concerns or changes in a child’s wellbeing to the Extended Provision Supervisor;
• Following all school safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality policies.

You should:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 childcare, playwork or early-years qualification;
• Have experience of working with or caring for children;
• Be able to build strong and appropriate relationships with children;
• Have a good understanding of children’s development and the importance of play;
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team;
• Be dependable, organised and able to use your initiative;
• Have effective communication skills;
• Be able to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment;
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities;
• Be able to support positive behaviour in line with the school’s guidelines;
• Demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school’s health and safety policies;
• Be able to respond calmly and appropriately to unexpected situations.

A paediatric first-aid certificate and food hygiene training would be desirable, although appropriate training may be provided.

Applicants who have children attending the school may be eligible for a discounted place in our After School Club. We can discuss further information, including the applicable discount and rate, at the interview.

You will join a friendly and supportive staff team at Wantage CE Primary School and play an important role in providing high-quality care for our children at the end of the school day.