After School Owls Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £6,194 per annum

Hours: 3.15pm - 5.30pm 5 afternoons per week, during term time

The Perse is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent day schools, providing a high quality education to pupils aged 3-18 in Cambridge.

The Role

The Perse Pelican are looking for an After School “Owls” Assistant to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work under the direction of the Deputy Head.
• To care for and supervise the children following the end of the day’s lessons until they are collected by their parents/carers.
• To develop excellent relationships with the children, parents and staff.
• To work as part of a wider after school team.
• To ensure that school processes and policies are adhered to at all times.
• To behave at all times in a professional manner when dealing with children, staff and parents.
• To work at Club Pelican (holiday club) for an agreed period (for which the dates will be published well in advance).
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Skills and Qualifications

• Appropriate skills and commitment to working with young children are required for this role.
• A relevant qualification, to at least Level 3 in Childcare or Playwork is desirable, but not essential.
• Relevant experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential; however some experience with young children is important.
• A first aid qualification would be an advantage.
• Suitable candidates will need to be organised, reliable, able to communicate with parents and work effectively with teaching staff, as well as demonstrating appropriate understanding of children’s needs.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable school, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing date: 17th July 2024 at midday but applications will be considered as they are received;
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.