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 unique approach to education fosters confident, kind, and resilient young people, ensuring every child thrives in a nurturing environment tailored to their learning style.

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

With a strong emphasis on sports and music, we offer exceptional coaching and inspiring performances, encouraging every child to discover and develop their talents. 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 and character strength to be their very best selves.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate After School Care Assistant to help create a high-quality childcare experience in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our pupils outside of educational hours. This role is vital in ensuring smooth operations during Before and After School Care.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up Before and After School Care.
• Complete daily registers of pupils attending.
• Serve food and beverages, with training provided in Food & Hygiene.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating play environment, fostering 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 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 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 Skills

• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Ability to work calmly 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 Skills

• 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

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.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a vibrant community that values growth, flexibility, and the development of young minds. We encourage early applications as we may appoint before the closing date. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our pupils!