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After School Program Assistant Reporting to: LS/MS Principals and ASP Director Hours: Full time; 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Working period: ASL term-time (August-June) Start date: ASAP Overall Purpose The After School Program Assistant provides administrative support and student supervision for the School's after-school program (ASP) for Grades K1 to Grade 8. Responsibilities : Offer general assistance to the ASP including administrative support, preparing materials, answering telephone and emails, and contact with parents in support of the program. Actively monitor conduct and ensure students behave in accordance with school rules and expectations. Provide cover for classes or outdoor play as needed. Communicate effectively with administration, faculty, staff, families, and students. Communicate with other ASL departments including transport, facilities, accounts, etc. Build positive relationships with ASL families and be responsive to their needs. 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 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 Tact, diplomacy, and a friendly manner with the ability to interact with students, parents, teachers, and staff with ease Excellent technology skills, including familiarity with Mac applications Knowledge and understanding of international and/or independent school communities A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children. Training and experience in cultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, department, and workplace. Desirable qualifications/experience: 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 and Inclusion statement here.#J-18808-Ljbffr