The Crescent Primary School OUR VISION FOR THE SCHOOL

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1 The Crescent Primary School Learning Support Assistant and After School Club Play Worker OUR VISION FOR THE SCHOOL A safe and caring school where children are happy, confident, wellmotivated and love to learn. They will be challenged and achieve high standards through a fun and enriched curriculum. A learning community where all stakeholders enjoy equal access to opportunities to develop and learn together. Headteacher: Jane Fairbourn head@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk Telephone: Chair of Governors: Sir Nick Williams

2 Dear Applicant, September 2015 RE: Learning Support Assistant/ After School Club Play Worker (term time only) Thank you for taking an interest in these exciting new roles. We at The Crescent Primary School pride ourselves on being innovative and always trying to do the very best for all of the children in our care. We need more high quality people in our after school club and so have invented a completely new role for our school. We are offering a flexible way of working and a varied role that will see the successful applicants supporting children at lunchtime, in the classrooms and at After School club. We need well educated, patient and enthusiastic people who enjoy helping children learn and thrive on variety. You must be a team player, very flexible and able to work on your own initiative. Details of how this role will work: Learning Support Assistant/After School Club Play worker 11.45am-1.00pm Supervising lunchtime with other colleagues. 1.00pm-2.45pm Supporting identified children with their learning in one to one, in small groups or in the classroom with a short break. 2.45pm-6.15pm Collect children who attend after school club and work with the after school club team to provide children with very high quality provision. If you are interested in applying for this role, please read the attached information on how to apply, the job profile and person specification. The closing date for applications is 12noon on 22 nd September Completed applications must be sent to Hayley Rea, Extended Services Manager: The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Croydon, CR0 2HN The Crescent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our Safer Recruitment procedure, shortlisted candidates are required to bring to their interview, documents to confirm identify, name, date of birth and address. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an up- to-date DBS Disclosure. Thank you again for your interest and I wish you the very best of luck with your application. Yours sincerely Hayley Rea Extended Services Manager

3 Application Information Hours for Learning Support Assistant / After School Club Play worker: 11.45am-6.15pm (32 ½ a week) Salary: 13,647 Recruitment Process Applicants must download and complete The Crescent Primary School job application form which can be found on the school website Your application must include a short statement of support to include the following: Your previous experience and how it is relevant to this role Why you feel you are well suited to the role Once completed the application and statement of support must be sent to Hayley Rea, Extended Services Manager: The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Croydon, CR0 2HN. The closing date is 12noon on 22 nd September You will be contacted by if we would like you to come for an interview. Interviews will be held w/c 28 th September 2015.

4 Job Profile for Learning Support Assistant to be combined with Play worker role Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Hours: 11.45am to 2.45pm Duties: To support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils. To enable access to learning and to assist teachers in the management of pupils and the classroom. Support for pupils: Be open with pupils and have sympathy for what concerns them. Relate well to parents. Relate in a friendly but firm way with a wide range of personalities. Maintain pupil s interests and motivation. To be aware of pupil s achievements, progress and any areas for development and report to the teacher as agreed. Establish a constructive relationship with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher. Support for teacher and the school: Work to support pupils either individually, in small groups or as a class. Take responsibility for intervention programmes with small groups. Clarify and explain instructions to pupils. Monitor progress and contribute to future planning. Keep the learning environment tidy and well organised. Plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks. Communicate effectively with others including parents, governors and other members of staff. Person Specification for a Learning Support Assistant Knowledge and Experience: Experience of working with children in a school or nursery environment. Able to use ICT effectively to support learning. Working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and National Curriculum. Personal Qualities: Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the school. Enjoy working as part of a team. Be a good communicator able to relate well to children and adults. Have an awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Be patient and very flexible. Be adaptable and always willing to have a go. Be supportive of colleagues. Able to use initiative. Be willing to learn. Be very energetic with a good sense of humour. Desirable Criteria: Have NVQ qualifications.

5 Job Profile for Afterschool Club Play Worker to be combined with Learning Support Assistant role Job Title: Hours: Location: Reporting to: After School Club Play Worker 2.45pm 6.15pm The Crescent Primary School, The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon CR0 2HA The Extended Services Manager Main Responsibilities: Assist in preparing the Afterschool Club facilities and activities to ensure agreed high quality standards are met. To set up and pack away equipment as needed, in a timely fashion for a 3pm start and 6pm finish. To supervise the children as they eat their dinner encouraging social skills; conversation and table manners. Provide students with the opportunity to have a variety of free play and structured play physical activity, creative activities, reading and other forms of support. Establish good relationships with children. Interact positively with children, encouraging co-operation and mutual support. Monitor children s well being; provide help and support to children. Encourage good behaviour by using praise and reward and taking action with poor behaviour in line with school policy. Ensure health and safety of children - maintain a register of children attending, ensure students are signed in and out of the club, control access to other parts of the school, administer any necessary basic first aid, record all injuries in the accident book, record all incidents in the incident book ensure children understand action to be taken in case of fire. Recognise the importance of an Afterschool Club and the impact it has on pupils learning, attitude to the School and home life. Taking pride in providing enjoyable dinner and activities for pupils. Anticipate pupil s needs and make suggestions to support them. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Duties and responsibilities of the post may change overtime as requirements and circumstances changes. The person in the post may also be required to carry out such other duties consistent with the grade from time to time. To contribute as an effective and collaborative member of the School Team: Participate in training. Undertake first aid and safeguarding training as required. Participating in the on-going development, implementation and monitoring of the service plans. Attend meetings and team briefings to ensure the policy and procedures of the school are upheld.

6 Person Specification for Afterschool Club Play Worker Knowledge and skills: Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice when working with children. Awareness of relevant legislation. Commitment to and understanding of Equal Opportunities. Basic understanding of child development and learning. Effective communication skills able to relate well to parents and carers. A caring attitude. Tact and sensitivity. Observational skills. Very approachable. Keen attitude to learn and understand the school s policies, procedures and protocols. Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions. Able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency. Confidence in dealing with children, maintaining discipline, motivating them and ensuring their wellbeing. Ability to evaluate your own learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Ability to promote the school and extended services when talking to parents, visitors, colleagues and members of the community. Essential Qualities: Good time keeping and attendance Reliable and flexible Good sense of humour Desirable: A minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent Level 2/3 play worker qualification Level 1 food hygiene certificate Safe Guarding Certificate Related sports/activity leader qualification