After School Club Assistant

at  REAch2 Academy Trust

SAFEGUARDING, SAFER RECRUITMENT AND DATA PROTECTION

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
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The Woodside Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an excellent Afterschool club assistant to help us in running a professional and caring afterschool service for our children. The position is for {INPUT} hours per week.

In particular, successful candidates should have:

• Experience of working with young children
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Enthusiasm and dedication to caring and supporting pupil activities

You should be:

• A responsible and reliable person
• Confident in dealing with young people, maintaining discipline and motivation
• Able to relate well to pupils and adults