After School Club Leader - Plascrug Primary School

Educators Wales; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking an After School Club Leader in Aberystwyth. This role involves providing specialized support, ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils, and managing resources within a budget. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting children, possess effective communication skills, and be familiar with child safeguarding policy. Competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a productive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to staff and pupils in the resource area.
• Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and take a daily register.

Skills

Specialist skills/training/experience

Effective communication

Budget management

Child safeguarding

Education

DBS check required

Job description

After School Club Leader - Plascrug Primary School

Salary: 26,403 - 27,694 *

About the role

Under the guidance of senior staff: Provide specialist support in a specific resource area, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils.

Support for Pupils

• use specialist skills/training/experience to support pupils
• provide feedback to pupils in relation to behaviour and achievement

Support for the Responsible Person

• create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment
• timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials
• assist in the development of session/work plans, administration of coursework, work sheets etc.
• contribute to planning, development and organisation of systems/procedures/policies
• be responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required
• implement specific work programmes/practical sessions with pupils under the guidance of the Responsible Person (Headteacher)
• promote and ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils at all times
• report any safeguarding concerns
• communicate with parents/guardians
• take a daily register
• administer first aid if needs be

Support for the After School Club Staff

• monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required
• maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake specialist repairs/modifications within own capabilities and arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others
• demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials
• provide specialist advice and guidance as required

Support for the School

• be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the Headteacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
• attend and participate in regular meetings
• participate in training and other learning activities and performance management development as required
• recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• assist in the supervision, training and development of staff
• implement planned supervision of pupils out of lesson times e.g. clubs/extra-curricular activities
• assist with the procurement, sponsorship, marketing and promotion of the After School Club

Job Description and Person Specification

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you\'ll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training