Sunday School Teaching Assistant


Company:	Christ Church Bexleyheath
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bexleyheath, DA6 7BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

• To play a leading role in the planning and organisation of church activities for children

• To create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children and their families can connect with the church community and explore the Christian faith

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Key activities will be to help with Sunday Club on a Sunday morning during our 10am service, Sunbeams on Thursday morning (our under 5s pre-school group) and Messy Church – monthly on Sunday afternoons.

• Support the Sunday Club leader in planning, organising and the delivery of activities and teaching for the weekly Sunday club for children between the ages of 3 and 11 during the Sunday 10am church service

• Support the Sunbeams leader in planning organising and the delivery of activities for the weekly Thursday morning pre-school (under 5s)

• Plan, organise and deliver a monthly Messy Church event on Sunday afternoons each month.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Recruit, support, and encourage a team of volunteers for Messy Church

• Organise and ensure adequate staffing for each Messy Church

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and families

• Help and welcome new families into the life of the church

SAFEGUARDING AND ADMINISTRATION

• Ensure that all children's activities comply with church safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Maintain accurate records, attendance registers, consent forms, and relevant documentation

• Participate in safeguarding training and ensure volunteers do likewise

• Promote the welfare, health and safety of children in all activities by ensuring, in conjunction with the church safeguarding officer, that:

o Safety procedures are known and understood

o Safeguarding procedures are in place and known to leaders

o Appropriate clearances are obtained for those who work with children.

CHURCH LIFE

• Work collaboratively with other church leaders and volunteers

• Help and welcome new families into the life of the church

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• To uphold and support the vision, values, and ethos of the church

• To work in accordance with church policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.

• Develop your skills as a Sunday School Teaching Assistant by attending appropriate courses, and undertaking study as appropriate and additional reading.

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