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 exceptional 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 that fosters confidence, curiosity, and a love for 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 outstanding coaching and inspiring performances, giving every child the chance 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
We are looking for a passionate individual to join us as an After School Care Assistant. In this rewarding role, you will help create a high-quality childcare experience in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our pupils outside of educational hours.
Your Responsibilities
- Assist in setting up Before School Care and After School Care.
- Complete daily registers of pupils attending the care sessions.
- Serve food and beverages, with appropriate Food & Hygiene training provided.
- Maintain a safe and stimulating play environment, fostering children's social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional 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
- Comply with procedures related to child protection, food hygiene, health, safety, and confidentiality.
- 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.
- Undertake additional duties as required by the school.
What You’ll Bring
Essential Qualifications
- Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills with children and adults.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience in promoting children's emotional development.
- Good timekeeping and attention to detail.
- Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection (training provided).
Desirable Qualifications
- Paediatric First Aid training (training provided).
- Food & Hygiene Level 2 training (training provided).
- NVQ 2/3 qualification in childcare or similar.
- Experience in a similar environment with children.
- Familiarity with MS Excel for payroll submissions.
Cumnor House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
