After School Care Assistant

Academic Excellence. Character for Life. Opportunities Without Limits.

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 blend exceptional academic achievement with a heartfelt commitment to nurturing confident, kind, and resilient young individuals. Our unique educational approach allows every child to flourish in an environment tailored to their learning style.

Our single-sex schools provide boys and girls with personalized teaching that fosters confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Beyond academics, students engage in a rich array of co-educational opportunities, building friendships and essential life skills.

With sports and music at the core of our school culture, we offer outstanding coaching and inspiring performances, encouraging every child to discover and develop their talents. Whether competing at high levels or embracing new challenges, our pupils are motivated to strive for excellence while embodying teamwork, integrity, and resilience.

At Cumnor House, we prepare children not just for senior school, but for life, equipping them with the academic foundations, character strength, and confidence to be their very best selves.

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children? As an After School Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality childcare for our pupils outside of regular school hours. Join us in making a difference in their lives!

Your Responsibilities

• Set up Before School Care and After School Care activities.
• Maintain a daily register of pupils attending the care sessions.
• Assist with serving food and beverages (Food & Hygiene training provided).
• Ensure 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).
• 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.
• Promote inclusivity and 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.
• Take on additional duties as required by the school.

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Team player with effective communication skills for interacting 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).
• Level 2 Food & Hygiene training (training provided).
• NVQ 2/3 qualification in childcare or similar.
• Experience working in a similar environment with children.
• Familiarity with MS Excel for payroll submissions.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is dedicated to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we strive to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or associated costs due to delays in the compliance process. All stages are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements.