Childcare Assistant

Job description

OverviewExciting new opportunity to join Fit For Sport as a Childcare Assistant and to work in our After School Club (15hrs a week) in Hertfordshire area. Fit For Sport provide schools with extended services to motivate and inspire children to get active whilst having fun! We can work around your availability by offering casual and fixed hour contracts, and you will have access to a range of sport development training.

The Childcare Assistant job role

Plan delivery of programmes, activities and actions effectively using FFS systems and materials

Motivating and inspiring children aged from 4 up to 12 years of age

Engaging and liaising with parents and teachers regarding the progress of their children's activity and ensure clients receive the best possible service

Ensure the health and safety of children, clients and team at all times

Make sure that you, the site and team are compliant with all policies and procedures

Requirements for the Childcare Assistant role

Experience working with children in a school or a leisure centre environment

Be well organised and demonstrate leadership skills

To be able to work effectively in teams and as an individual, always maintain a professional approach to work

Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching, Activity Leadership or Child Care (relevant routes accepted)

A valid DBS is required (which can be obtained if successful in the role)

Childcare Assistant Benefits

Monday to Friday work with flexible hours

28 days paid holiday (including UK Bank Holidays) each year (pro rata for part timers)

Discount on access to our services for your children - if you have any!

Company Uniform provided free of charge

We will pay to sign you up to the DBS Update Service

Opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid Course through Fit For Sport

Access to a range of Professional Development Training, Including Core Modules such as Safeguarding Children and the Common Core

Clear pathways to progress with Fit For Sport

You'll have access to our pension in service schemes

Access to the cycle to work scheme

Fit For Sport are the UK's Leaders with over 25 years' experience in developing children's health and activity levels; to help us change children's lives today, join our team by clicking APPLY NOW!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Camberley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English