Job Description

Title:

After School Club Assistant / Playworker

Organisation:

Heriot Country Kids

Location:

Heriot Primary School, EH38 5YE, Scottish Borders

Report to:

After School Club Manager

Contract Type:

Part-time

Possible hours:

Term-time

Monday - Thursday 3-6.15pm Friday 12-3.15pm

Pay:

13 an hour

Additional Hours:

During School Holidays - Holiday clubs

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (to be confirmed with the parent committee).

Job purpose

To support daily management of the after school club, providing a safe and caring environment in line with relevant national standards and guidance, where children can enjoy a range of enriched play, learning and leisure activities.

A bit about us

Heriot Country Kids is a registered charity which provides fun, educational after school care to children attending Heriot School, Fountainhall School and Fountainhall Nursery. These settings have a real 'heart of the community' feel and our after school club is a big part of that, providing much-valued, high quality childcare to local families.

You'll be responsible for the care of children aged 3-12 years, supporting the After School Club Manager to provide a varied programme of fun, engaging activities and ensuring the children's safety and wellbeing. Numbers attending the after school club vary each day, up to a maximum of 15 children. We provide a range of activities, from sports and outdoor nature walks, to arts and crafts, cookery and film sessions.

Heriot Country Kids is run by a supportive parent committee: you'll report to the After School Club Manager, who will work alongside you.

A bit about you

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic playworker, who can send children home smiling each day and is committed to providing the highest possible level of care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support Manager with planning and running a programme of fun, stimulating activities across the school year. Develop and maintain relationships with parents and carers, updating them about their child's day after every session. Setting up snacks each day. Completing paperwork, as required by the After School Club Manager. Generally make sure that Heriot Country Kids is always run in a way which would exceed Care Inspectorate regulations.

You must

Have a relevant childcare qualification, or relevant childcare experience which demonstrates you could perform the role. Willingness to work towards relevant childcare qualification (if needed). Have access to car and be willing to travel to a rural location (Heriot, Scottish Borders, EH38 5YE).

What you'll get in return

13 per hour We will cover cost of SSSC and PVG A commitment to your professional development, through regular training opportunities. Full support from the committee and After School Club Manager.

How to apply

Please apply by sending your CV and a short cover letter to Heriot Country Kids After School Club committee heriotcountrykidscommittee@gmail.com.

If you'd like more information about the role or to have an informal discussion about it please email us, we'd love to chat to you.

If you're shortlisted for the role we'll ask you for references from the last two places you worked, along with a copy of all relevant qualifications. Shortlisted applicants will also need to complete a PVG check.

We're committed to equality and diversity, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria.

Closing date

Please apply immediately, as we'll be shortlisting and interviewing as suitable applications come in. We may remove this job ad without notice, should we find the person we're looking for.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you able to commute to Heriot, Scottish Borders?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person