After School Club Assistant and Leader

Salary: Assistant £12.85 per hour (D5) Leader £13.69 per hour (F9)

Hours: Between 9 and 11.5 hours per week (term time only)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2025 with a possible extension for 25/26

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Westwood with Iford Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Westwood with Iford School is a small school with only two classes but with a big heart. We are proud to be part of Palladian Academy Trust where we offer excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.

We are looking to recruit both an Afterschool Club Leader and an Assistant as part of our Wrap Around Care Team on a fixed term contract until the end of the academic year. Are you a fun, dynamic, responsible, creative, enthusiastic and organised individual, with a passion for childcare? Then we would love to hear from you.

The Afterschool Club runs on Monday to Thursday 3.20pm to 5.20pm and Friday from 3.20pm to 4.20pm. Term time only.

All about the role:

Roles/Responsibilities:

• To oversee the care, safety, welfare and supervision of children during the After SchoolClub through both indoors and outdoors activities ensuring that the wholeexperience is as positive as possible for all the children
• Planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe andcaring environment
• Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
• Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
• Administration and record keeping and working within an agreed budget.
• Providing food and refreshments and ensuring that hygiene and health and safetystandards are met
• Administering first aid where necessary
• Developing and maintaining good communication with the children, parents and school staff
• To promote and support an inclusive environment, where all children feel safe tobe themselves and communicate effectively

The essential qualities that we are looking for in our potential applicants are:

• Experience of working in a childcare setting
• Good administration skills
• A happy smile and a mind full of creative ideas

We offer

• Leader paid at £13.69 per hour (Band F SCP 9) 11.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday 3.00pm-5.30pm, Friday 3.00pm-4.30pm
• Assistant paid at £12.85 per hour (Band D SCP 5) 9 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 3.20pm-5.20pm, Friday 3.20pm-4.20pm
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A supportive and friendly and team.
• A school that is committed to seeing all children reach their full potential.

Find out more and apply:

We are very proud of our school and encourage you to visit. If you would like to arrange this or obtain further details and an application pack, please contact Joanita Batten or Blu Palmer, Administration Officers, on 01225 862408 or email wwioffice@palladianacademytrust.com We are looking for successful candidates to start as soon as possible and therefore will arrange interviews to suit your availability.

To apply, please download the application formand click the 'apply now' button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered.

Closing date:

Interview date: Start date:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.