After School Care Assistant

Academic Excellence. Character for Life. Opportunities Without Limits.

Join Our Team at Cumnor House School!

Location: Cumnor House School
Job Title: After School Care Assistant
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £7,931.04 Per Annum
Start Date: September 2026

About Cumnor House School

At Cumnor House, we blend outstanding academic achievement with a heartfelt commitment to nurturing confident, kind, and resilient young individuals. Our unique educational approach allows every child to flourish in an environment tailored to their learning style.

Our single-sex schools provide boys and girls with personalized teaching, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Beyond academics, our rich co-educational programs encourage collaboration, friendships, and essential life skills.

With sports and music at the core of our school life, we offer exceptional coaching and inspiring performances, allowing every child to discover and develop their talents. Whether competing at the highest level or embracing new challenges, our pupils are motivated to strive for excellence while embodying teamwork, integrity, and resilience.

At Cumnor House, we don’t just prepare children for senior school; we prepare them for life, equipping them with the academic foundations, character strength, and confidence to be their very best selves.

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children? As an After School Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing a high-quality childcare experience in a safe, caring, and stimulating setting for our pupils outside of educational hours.

Your Responsibilities

• Set up Before School Care and After School Care activities.
• Maintain a daily register of pupils attending the care sessions.
• Assist with serving food and beverages (Food & Hygiene training provided).
• Create a safe and stimulating play environment that promotes children's development through play.
• Deliver engaging and valuable activities tailored to the children's needs.
• Administer First Aid when necessary (training provided).
• Help tidy the classroom or hall and ensure secure storage of resources.

Support for the School

• Adhere to child protection, food hygiene, health, safety, and confidentiality procedures.
• Support diversity and ensure all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities.
• Contribute to the school vision and objectives.
• Participate in relevant meetings and training sessions.
• Set a positive example in dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Take on additional duties as required by the school.

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Team player with effective communication skills for interacting with children and adults.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in promoting children's emotional development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection (training provided).

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid training (training provided).
• Food & Hygiene Level 2 training (training provided).
• NVQ Level 2/3 in childcare or similar qualifications.
• Experience in a similar environment with children.
• Familiarity with MS Excel for submitting payroll sheets.

Join Us! Cumnor House School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

We encourage early applications as we may appoint before the closing date.