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 nurtures confident, kind, and resilient young individuals. We create an environment where every child can thrive, tailored to their individual learning needs.

Our single-sex schools provide boys and girls with specialized teaching, fostering curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Beyond academics, we offer a rich array of co-educational opportunities that promote collaboration, friendships, and essential life skills.

With sports and music at the heart of our community, we inspire every child to discover and develop their talents, whether competing at high levels or performing on stage. At Cumnor House, we prepare children not just for senior school, but for life itself, equipping them with the confidence and character to be their very best selves.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate After School Care Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will help create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our pupils outside of regular school hours. Your contributions will ensure a high-quality childcare experience that supports their growth and development.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up Before School Care and After School Care.
• Complete daily registers of pupils attending the care sessions.
• Help serve food and beverages, with training provided in Food & Hygiene.
• Maintain a safe and engaging play environment, fostering children's social, physical, and emotional development.
• Deliver interesting and valuable activities tailored to the children's needs.
• Administer First Aid when necessary (training provided).
• Assist in tidying up and ensuring 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.
• Take on additional duties as required by the school.

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications:

• 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 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 in a similar environment with children.
• Familiarity with MS Excel for payroll submissions.

Working Conditions and Benefits

At Cumnor House, we are 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 may appoint before the closing date. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our pupils!