Extended Provision Supervisor

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 3:00 pm-6:15 pm, Friday, 3:00 pm-5:30 pm

Hours per week: 15 hours and 30 minutes

Location: Wantage CE Primary School We are looking for a warm, caring and well-organised individual to supervise our after-school wraparound care provision at Wantage CE Primary School. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the safe and effective day-to-day running of the provision, working alongside and supporting a wonderful team of staff to provide a welcoming, enjoyable and nurturing environment for our children.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Leading and supervising the after-school provision and supporting other members of the wraparound care team; Safeguarding children throughout the after-school period and following the school’s safeguarding procedures; Ensuring that registers are accurately maintained and that children are safely collected by authorised adults; Planning, preparing and supervising a varied programme of age-appropriate activities; Supporting children in their play while promoting positive behaviour and following the school’s behaviour policy; Preparing and supervising the serving of meals and snacks; Following food hygiene, allergy, health and safety procedures; Ensuring that the provision’s rooms, equipment and resources are safe, clean and appropriately organised; Communicating effectively and professionally with children, parents, carers and school staff; Responding appropriately to accidents, incidents or concerns and ensuring that these are recorded and reported in accordance with school procedures.

You should:

Be able to build strong and appropriate relationships with children; Have experience of working with or caring for children; Be confident in leading a team and overseeing the day-to-day running of the provision; Be dependable, organised and able to use your initiative; Have effective communication skills; Be able to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment; Have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities; Be able to promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s guidelines; Demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school’s health and safety policies; Be able to respond calmly and appropriately to unexpected situations. A relevant childcare qualification, paediatric first-aid certificate and food hygiene training would be desirable, although appropriate training may be provided. Applicants who have children attending the school may be eligible for a discounted place in our After School Club. Further information, including the applicable discount and rate, can be discussed at the interview. You will be joining a friendly and supportive staff team at Wantage CE Primary School and will play an important role in providing high-quality care for our children at the end of the school day.