We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Before and After School Senior Support Worker.  The successful candidate will be a dedicated person who will encourage and engage with the children.  Applicants who have the patience to work with young children.  Willingness to organise games and activities in line with the school’s policy for enrichment activities.  Must be able to work as part of team, forming positive relationships with staff, parents and pupils.  

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Our Before and After School Club provides provision for 3 to 11 year olds, offering a safe, stimulating environment for children, with creative and appropriate play opportunities. 

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The post holder will ideally hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years and Childcare and / or Play qualification or willing to work towards.  Current working experience of leading and managing a team of staff is essential.  Experience of working in a in a similar setting – Out of Hours or Lunch Time Provision is required.  The post holder will be trained as an appointed First Aider.

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They will support the Club Manager to lead a team of out of hours support staff in planning and delivering an excellent service, ensuring high standards is maintained.

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Application Form, Job Description and Personnel Specification can be downloaded from the Local Authority website or WM Jobs. All completed application forms must be returned by email to office@abbey-jun.sandwell.sch.uk, post or delivered directly to either of the school offices. Interested applicants can contact either school on 0121 429 1689 or 0121 429 2700 for further information.

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Closing Date: 8th December 2025 at 12.00 noon
Short listing date: 8th December 2025 2025
Interviews: W/C Monday 15th December 2025

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The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are therefore required for this role.  Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

 

Hours

20 hours per week, term time only. Mon-Fri 7.30am-9am & 3pm-5.30pm      

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Background:

YMCA BlackCountry Group is a group of YMCA charitable companies & associated tradingsubsidiaries (the Association) operating in the Black Country and SouthStaffordshire area. The charity employs around 200 staff across several sites,delivering a wide range of community services including support & advice,accommodation, family work, health & well-being, training & education.

 

YMCA enablespeople to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by,and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive andenergizing communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute andthrive.

 

Job Role:

1. Motivated by the desire to help children develop, you will bepart of a team providing high qualitycare for children from birth to 5 years.

2. The post holder will provide a warm and welcoming environmentwithin the Nursery where young children and their families can feel valued andobtain positive help and support.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To offer support andguidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and byboosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing oftheir child.

2. To share responsibilityfor the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learningenvironment in the Nursery.

 

3. To work within theguidelines of the EYFS and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery ofan effective programme of activities to help babies and young children todevelop.

4. To provide stimulatinglearning experiences enabling young children to grow in confidence andindependence.

5. To share responsibilityfor the observation, assessment, monitoring and record keeping of childrenslearning and development using a variety of methods.

6. To record theseobservations and produce individual profiles for each child in your care.

7. To share responsibilityfor providing full access to an effective programme of activities for childrenidentified as requiring additional support.

8. To participate in staffmeetings.

9. To provide cover forpractitioners within the team as necessary.

10. To work in partnership withother professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. healthvisitors, Childrens centres, speech therapists.

11. To assist with thesupervision and training of students.

12. To care for sick childrenand those suffering minor injury.

13. To be familiar with thefire drill and procedures for the safety of the children.

14. To assist with checkingequipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources asappropriate.

15. Responsible for ensuringthe room is cleaned at the end of each day.

16. To assist in theidentification of child protection issues.

17. To access personal andcurriculum development opportunities.

18. To undertake duties in sucha way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard forthe principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the EqualOpportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within theorganisation.

19. Operate within YMCApolicies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations ofcolleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children &Young People Policy.

20. Operate within Nurserypolicies and procedures.

21. Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through awholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none.

22. Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.

 

Person Specification

Relief NurseryPractitioner

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Qualification

Childcare qualification NVQ Level 2, equivalent, or higher

Experience of working in a culturally diverse area and a commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace which creates a welcoming environment for people of all faiths and of none.

 

​Skills

Knowledge of Ofsted Standards.

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage.

Able to speak two or more local community languages

 

General

Ability to travel between sites when required

Current first aid qualification

Ability to respect the YMCAs Christian ethos

THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL DBS CHECK. THEY MUST ALSO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF OFSTED.

 

You will work alongside a team of qualified early years staff, catering for children's daily care routines, which does include some lifting, setting out and preparing activities and general day to day cleaning to maintain hygiene standards. The applicant should have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), adhering to learning, development and Welfare requirements. The applicant will work in accordance with the setting policies, procedures and operational plan.

We are a family run nursery that has been established for 38 years.

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We are committed to safeguarding and therefore all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and two satisfactory references from appropriate referees.

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For further information, please call LIZ on 0121 429 1996 or email your CV through to abcdaynursery@yahoo.co.uk