Breakfast & After School Club Assistant (Upminster)
hace 2 días
Upminster
Lead the Past. Influence the Future! Job Title: Breakfast & After School Club Assistant\n Location: Oakfields Prep, Harwood Hall Lane, RM14 2YG \n Salary: £14.87 per hour \n Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 7.00am to 9.00am & 2.15pm to 6.15pm \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time About Oakfields Preparatory School\n Welcome to Oakfields Preparatory School, a vibrant independent day school in Upminster for children aged 2½ to 11. Here, we blend high expectations with exceptional pastoral care and a passion for innovation to create an outstanding educational experience. \n Driven by our vision of Learning Beyond Walls and Aspiring Beyond Limits, we offer a broad, ambitious curriculum that extends far beyond the traditional classroom. From outdoor learning and enterprise projects to sports, performing arts, and leadership opportunities, we inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every pupil. \n At Oakfields, we believe in developing the whole child. Our small class sizes, strong family partnerships, and nurturing community ensure every pupil is known, valued, and challenged to reach their full potential. Join us in this exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school where you can make a genuine difference! Role Purpose\n Make every school day start and end with a smile! \n Are you passionate about working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Breakfast & After School Club Assistant to join our friendly team! \n This is your chance to play a vital role in our pupils' daily school experience, providing a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, build friendships, and develop confidence before and after school. \n If you have plenty of energy and creativity, and want a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you! As a Breakfast & After School Club Assistant, you’ll help deliver high-quality wraparound care, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to participate in a range of exciting activities. \n Working alongside a dedicated team, you’ll create positive experiences that support children's wellbeing, independence, and social development while maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding. What You Will Be Doing\n\n • Welcoming and supervising pupils before and after the school day.\n, • Supporting a variety of fun, creative, and age-appropriate activities.\n, • Preparing and serving healthy snacks and refreshments.\n, • Encouraging positive behaviour, inclusion, and friendship-building.\n, • Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and confidence.\n, • Maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging environment.\n, • Keeping attendance records and following collection procedures.\n, • Assisting with the set-up and tidy-up of club areas and resources.\nWhat You Will Bring\n\n, • A genuine passion for working with children.\n, • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.\n, • Organizational skills and reliability, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.\n, • The capacity to remain calm, positive, and professional in a busy environment.\n, • A knack for encouraging participation, independence, and positive behaviour.\n, • An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child wellbeing.\n\n Experience working with children in a childcare or school setting, along with an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or a related qualification, is desirable. About Blenheim Schools\n Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every pupil. Our ethos centers on truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations by providing a personalized, ambitious education that helps every child thrive. \n We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential. \n Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for pupils and families. How to Apply\n Complete your application before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.