After School Program Assistant/Playground Supervisor

Reporting to: LS/MS Principals and After School Program Director

Hours: Full time 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Working period: ASL term-time (August-June), 10 months per academic year

Start date: November 2024.

Contract: Fixed term until June 2025.

Salary: £27, 739 - £30, 311 depending on qualifications and experience

Playground Supervisor:

• Supervise students K1 - Grade 8 on the playground during recess.
• Being mindful of safety, social interaction and engagement of peers during this time.
• This would include chaperoning students to the classroom and dismissal areas and monitoring behavior until they are dismissed.
• Actively monitor conduct and ensure students behave in accordance with school rules and expectations.
• Share information with appropriate divisions regarding any concerns.
• Collaborate and communicate with the other daily recess supervisors on duty.

After-School Program Assistant:

• Print and maintain daily registers, cross-referencing with attendance and dismissal forms to ensure accurate tracking of student participation.
• Keep the daily bus list updated, coordinating with the transport office to ensure smooth and efficient student transportation.
• Organize and prepare signs for various programs, enhancing visibility and communication for participants and staff.
• Create and manage name tags for various classes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for medical information, responsible for pulling and distributing medications as needed each day.
• During the afterschool program, the assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate attendance and serves as the lead on dismissal procedures.

General:

• Provide cover for classes or outdoor play as needed.
• Build positive relationships with ASL families and be responsive to their needs.
• Communicate effectively with administration, faculty, staff, families, and students.
• Communicate with other ASL departments including transport, facilities, accounts, etc.
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job as requested by the ASP Director or divisional administrators
• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at meetings, events, and committee membership

Selection Criteria:

Essential qualifications/experience:

• Substantive experience working with children in a similar classroom or play environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills and a desire to work in a team-focused environment
• Professional and friendly manner with the ability to interact with students, parents, teachers, and staff with ease
• Strong technology skills, including familiarity with Mac applications
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of international and/or independent school communities
• Experience working in a school or other similar educational settings
• Recent first aid training and sound knowledge of school health and safety guidelines

This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.

The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion statement on our website.