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 nurture confident, kind, and resilient young people through a distinctive educational approach that allows every child to thrive.

Our single-sex schools provide tailored teaching that meets the unique needs of boys and girls, fostering a love of learning and curiosity. Beyond academics, we offer a rich program of co-educational opportunities that promote collaboration, friendships, and essential life skills.

With a strong emphasis on sports and music, our students enjoy exceptional coaching and inspiring performances, encouraging them to strive for excellence while embodying teamwork, integrity, and resilience. At Cumnor House, we prepare children not just for senior school, but for life itself.

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 an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children!

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up Before School Care and After School Care.
• Complete daily registers of pupils attending care sessions.
• Serve food and beverages, with training provided in Food & Hygiene.
• Maintain a safe and engaging play environment, promoting children's development through play.
• Deliver interesting and valuable activities tailored to the children's needs.
• Administer First Aid when necessary, with 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.
• Support diversity and ensure equal access to learning opportunities for all pupils.
• 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.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in promoting emotional development in pupils.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection (training will be provided).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Paediatric First Aid training (training will be provided).
• Food & Hygiene Level 2 training (training will be 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 and Benefits

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.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date. Join us in shaping the future of our students and making a lasting impact!