Job Description

OOSC Out Of School Clubs provide Ofsted registered breakfast, after school and holiday clubs in several schools across South Gloucestershire. We are committed to providing high quality childcare where children are safe, active and have fun!

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable Playworker to join our friendly team at our popular St Mary's Thornbury Out of School Club.

Location: OOSC Club based at St Mary's CofE VA Primary School, Church Road, Thornbury, BS35 1HJ. Part-time hours: 3 to 5 breakfast clubs (7.30am to 8.50am) and 3 to 5 after school clubs (3.00pm to 6.00pm) per week, term time. Starting September 2025. Optional additional Holiday Club hours may be available as overtime in the school holidays at the OOSC Holiday Club based at St Helen's Primary School in Alveston. Pay Rate: Dependent on qualifications and experience. Free own child places may be offered for staff children who attend St Mary's CofE VA Primary School. Start Date: September 2025.

Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will join our team in providing safe, high-quality and stimulating after school care for children of primary school age, in a play-based setting. The role will include:

Facilitating play opportunities and offering an appropriate level of support for all children attending the club. Assisting with the day-to-day activities of the club. Providing snacks, ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are met. Maintaining good working relationships with children and families.

Requirements:

Being adaptable and able to work on your own initiative. Willingness to learn and ability to work in a small team. Excellent communication skills. Reliability, with excellent attendance and timekeeping. Qualifications and Experience: Relevant qualifications or work experience are desirable but not essential (training can be provided). Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene training will be provided as appropriate. Apprenticeships considered.

How to apply:

To apply, please send us your CV and tell us why you would be suitable. If you are shortlisted, we will ask you to complete our job application form. We are an equal opportunities employer. We will require two good references and will be particularly looking for excellent reliability, attendance and timekeeping. Closing date: 1st October 2025, or earlier if a suitable applicant is found. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the initial closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices. Our safeguarding checks may include online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are Ofsted regulated and inspected against the EYFS framework.

For more information about OOSC, please see our website: www.oosc.co.uk/stmarysthornbury

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/10/2025