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 confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Beyond academics, our rich co-educational programs encourage collaboration, friendships, and essential life skills.

With a strong emphasis on sports and music, we offer exceptional coaching and inspiring performances, ensuring every child has the chance to discover and develop their talents. We prepare our pupils not just for senior school, but for life, equipping them with the academic foundations and character strength to be their very best selves.

About the Role

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

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in setting up Before School Care 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, promoting children's development through engaging activities.
• Administer First Aid when necessary (training provided).
• Help tidy classrooms and ensure secure storage of resources.
• Comply with child protection, health, safety, and confidentiality procedures.
• Support the school’s vision and objectives, attending relevant meetings and training.
• Set a positive example in dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

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 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 2/3 qualification in childcare or similar.
• Experience working with children in a similar environment.
• 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 reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our pupils!