Job Description

Rate of pay :-

12.63 per hour (Level 3)/12.50 per hour (Level 2). To be increased in April 2026.

Hours :-

Term time: 19.5 hours per week

(3 day working week)

School Holidays: 8.00 a.m - 6.00 p.m 5/10 hour shifts during school holidays. Term time only contract can be arranged if preferred.

Days:-

Tuesday - Thursday

Tuesday - 11.00am-6.00pm

Wednesday - 11.00am-6.00pm

Thursday- 11.00am-6.00pm

Qualifications :-

At least Level 2 in Playwork, Child Care Learning & Development, Child Care & Education or willing to work towards

Accountable to:-

Manager & Deputy Manager

Main tasks:

Escorting the children from school to the Bear Pak after school and wraparound club.

Ensuring the safety and welfare of the children is paramount at all times.

Conducting yourself at all times in a professional, courteous, helpful, warm and consistent manner.

Working as an effective team member.

Setting up and clearing away at the beginning and end of each session.

Providing safe, creative appropriate play opportunities.

Listening and responding to the needs of the children.

Ensuring the children are supervised at all times.

Assisting in the preparation and serving of refreshments for the children.

Carrying out any other duties that may be requested by the manager or assistant manager.

Supporting unqualified and volunteers as and when required.

Attending staff meetings and training sessions.

Taking part in fire drills.

Carrying out all responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework.

Working within agreed policies.

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR QUALIFIED PLAYWORKER

E - ESSENTIAL D - DESIRABLE

E -Relevant qualification E -Ability to work as a team.

E -An understanding of good quality child care. E -A commitment to equal opportunities.

E- Ability to provide safe and creative play opportunities. E-Ability to communicate at all levels.

E-Experience of working with 3 to 11 year olds E -Ability to use judgement and common sense.

D -A current first aid certificate. D-A current basic food hygiene certificate.

D -A current driving licence. D -Ability to work on own initiative.

Training will be provided for the successful applicant if you do not hold current Certificates.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: From 12.63 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare
Work Location: In person