Job Description

Reference number

BUC13718

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Part Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

10 Jun 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

11 Jul 2025

Contact email

office@smcs.org.uk



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Overview

Can you provide a safe and caring environment for children using a wrap-around care facility in school? We are looking for a passionate member of staff to join our enthusiastic team.





Stoke Mandeville Combined School seek an organised, friendly and engaging Playworker to join their popular after school club (ASC). If you are looking for a new challenge, have experience of working with children and liaising with parents we would love to hear from you.





Our Inspection reports states:



"Pupils achieve well because they find lessons increasingly engaging and challenging"

"Teachers' subject knowledge is consistently strong"

"There is a strong sense of community at the school"

Term time only

Salary Type:

Bucks pay

Salary details:

Range 1 Point 5

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

12.5 per week

Closing date:

11/07/2025 12:00

Interviews to be held:

Tuesday 15th July


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About us

Stoke Mandeville Combined School is a well-established village school close to Aylesbury. We are a one form entry primary school set in wonderful grounds with a caring ethos. We have developed the use of the 5Rs as our values system. These are Responsibility, Resilience, Respect, Reflection and Resourcefulness. We encourage children to understand the meaning of these values and apply them to their everyday lives. Our mission is to provide the highest quality all round education for each and every child. Above all, we want to be a great local school for local families.




Stoke Mandeville Combined School has been recognised by OFSTED a 'Good' school with children demonstrating excellent behaviour and attitudes to their learning.





Our website is available at http://www.stokemandeville.bucks.sch.uk and we would recommend that you get a feel for our school by taking a look at some of the photos and information that we share.


Please see the attached and Person Specification for more information about this role.




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About the role

To support the After School Club providing a safe and caring environment in line with relevant statutory guidance, where children aged 4-11 years of age can enjoy a range of play, learning and leisure activities.



To be self-motivated and organise a daily routine and activity plan that meets the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of the children, using observations and their requirements.



To build links and work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the wellbeing of the children.


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About you

Essential

Working with children and young people Experience of undertaking administrative processes. Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality Understand the range of needs which children and their families may have Understand the key issues relating to quality play provision Ability to provide and facilitate an inclusive, safe and creative play environment Communicate effectively with a wide range of groups and individuals To lead a small team of staff and work as an integral part of that team To be able to plan effectively and respond to unplanned circumstances using initiative, sound judgement and common sense Carry out all responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework Ability to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work Ability to remain calm under pressure Willingness to learn new skills To work as part of a team


Desirable

Experience of using basic technology Paediatric First Aid Certificate Basic food hygiene certificate Experience of effective supervision or management of staff in a primary or childcare/pre-school setting Working knowledge of relevant national regulations and guidance
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Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.




Tel No: 01296 612371

Email: office@smcs.org.uk


Stoke Mandeville Combined School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS and qualifications check. We welcome applicants from all the diverse range of cultures and all sections of our community.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.