After School Care Assistant

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 believe in Academic Excellence, Character for Life, and Opportunities Without Limits. Our mission is to foster confident, kind, and resilient young individuals through a unique educational approach that caters to their individual learning styles.

Our single-sex schools provide tailored teaching that nurtures curiosity and a love for learning. Beyond academics, we offer a rich array of co-educational opportunities that promote collaboration, friendships, and essential life skills.

With a strong emphasis on sports and music, we provide exceptional coaching and inspiring performances, encouraging every child to discover and develop their talents. We prepare our pupils not just for senior school, but for life, equipping them with the foundations they need to be their best selves.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate After School Care Assistant to help create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our pupils outside of educational hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children!

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up Before School Care and After School Care.
• Complete daily registers for pupils attending care sessions.
• Serve food and beverages, with training provided in Food & Hygiene.
• Maintain a safe and engaging play environment, fostering children's development through play.
• Deliver interesting and valuable activities tailored to the children's needs.
• Administer First Aid when necessary (training provided).
• Help tidy classrooms and ensure secure storage of resources.

Support for the School

• Comply with child protection, food hygiene, health, safety, and confidentiality procedures.
• Promote inclusivity 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:

• 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.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in promoting emotional development in pupils.
• Knowledge 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.

Working Conditions & Benefits

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. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our pupils!