Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Play Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and a strong commitment to providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. As a Play Worker, you will lead the day to day provision of children attending breakfast club, providing appropriate activities, encouraging cooperation, securing their safety, monitoring well-being and ensuring good behaviour. You will play a crucial role in facilitating play activities, supporting children's development, and ensuring their wellbeing. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both children and colleagues.

Support for pupils:

Supervise children in collecting food, being seated, clearing away crockery, moving to activity area and/or playground as appropriate Provide a variety of hot and cold breakfasts encouraging children to make healthy options when choosing breakfast, and limiting salty and sugary cereals provided Ensure food is handled and stored according to appropriate food safety guidelines Encourage the children to be independent or to help others Plan and co-ordinate a variety of activities and games to interest and stimulate the children Organise the space and resources to create a welcoming, relaxed and informal environment Ensure a good balance between free choice of play and directed play when necessary Monitor children's well-being and readiness for class; provide help and support to children Encourage good behaviour by using praise and reward and taking action with poor behaviour in line with the school policy Monitor behaviour and ensure everybody is happy and content (any concerns should be shared with the relevant teacher) Take pride in providing enjoyable breakfast and activities for pupils

Experience

Previous experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting is essential. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage groups of children effectively. Strong communication skills A commitment to ongoing professional development in childcare practices is encouraged. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives through play and learning, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.26-14.13 per hour

Expected hours: 4.00 per week

Work Location: In person