Summer Scheme Assistant

Summer Scheme Assistant

Rate: £12.65 p/h

Hours: 37 hpw

Key Duties:

-To generate ideas and actively participate in the organisation and provision of daily programmes of activities for children, including indoor and outdoor activities under the direction of the Summer Scheme Leader.

-To assist the Summer Scheme Leader in supervising events/outings for the children considering Health and Safety Legislation at all times.

-To supervise, participate and lead various activities under the direction of the Summer Scheme Leader. To become fully involved in children’s activities and engage with them at all times.

-To ensure that the children are supervised at all times and take control of any disruptive behaviour. Inform the Summer Scheme Leader should this behaviour persist.

-To insure all injuries are recorded in the Accident/Injury Book and the appropriate accident forms completed. Report any accident to a child of a serious nature immediately to the Summer Scheme Leader. All accidents or injuries to a child must be reported to a parent/guardian.

-To report to the Summer Scheme Leader any untoward events pertaining to a child, parent or carer.

-To be familiar with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Child Protection policies and procedures.

-To display a professional attitude at all times, in particular when parent/guardians are dropping off and collecting children.
-Carry out other duties, which may be assigned.

Essential Criteria:

-One years’ experience of working with children.

-At least 18 years old on or before 19 June 2025.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.