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, allowing every child to thrive in an environment tailored to their learning needs.

Our single-sex schools provide boys and girls with personalized teaching, nurturing their curiosity and love for learning. 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, we provide 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 confidence to be their very 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 an exciting 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 of pupils attending the care sessions.
• Serve food and beverages, ensuring adherence to Food & Hygiene standards (training provided).
• Maintain a safe and stimulating play environment, promoting children’s development through engaging activities.
• Deliver interesting and valuable programs tailored to the children’s needs.
• Administer First Aid when necessary (training provided).
• Help tidy the classroom or hall and securely store resources and equipment.

Support for the School

• Comply with child protection, food hygiene, health, safety, and confidentiality procedures.
• 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.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of 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?

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 and be part of a community that values growth, learning, and character development!