Job Description

Job Title:

Early Years Practitioner / Wraparound Club Assistant

Company:

uKids (Part of uGroup)

Location:

Wokingham, Berkshire

Hours:

Part-time, Split Shift (e.g., 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM daily)

Salary/Wage:

15-17 per hour.

About uKids

uKids, a key part of the uGroup, provides high-quality, reliable, and engaging wraparound care, including Breakfast and After-School Clubs, for primary school children. We strive to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued. We operate with our core values at heart:

Putting You First, Being a Kind Person, and Taking Pride in Everything You Do.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic

Early Years Practitioner

to support the daily operations of our uKids Breakfast and After-School Club at a primary school in Wokingham. While the role serves primary school children, your expertise in early years development will be crucial in supporting our youngest attendees (Reception/Key Stage 1) and ensuring a professional, nurturing standard of care for all.

You will be responsible for directly engaging with children, assisting the Club Manager, and ensuring a secure and stimulating environment before and after the school day.

Key Responsibilities

Child Supervision & Welfare:

Ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all children (aged 4-11) during club hours, maintaining high standards of supervision at all times.

Activity Delivery:

Assist the Club Manager in planning and leading a variety of engaging, age-appropriate activities, including structured play, crafts, games, and quiet relaxation areas.

Early Years Support:

Apply knowledge of early years development to support the emotional and social needs of the youngest children (Reception/KS1), ensuring smooth transitions between home and school.

Nourishment:

Assist in the hygienic preparation and serving of simple, nutritious breakfast items and afternoon snacks, adhering to all dietary and allergy guidelines.

Behavior Management:

Implement positive and consistent behavior management strategies to foster respect, kindness, and cooperation among the children.

Communication:

Greet parents and children warmly, assisting the Manager with essential communication and passing on relevant observations professionally.

Compliance:

Adhere to all uKids and school safeguarding, health & safety, and operational policies.

Set-up & Tidy:

Assist with setting up the club area before sessions and ensuring all equipment is safely packed away and the area is left tidy after the club closes.

Candidate Requirements

Qualification:

A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Playwork, or a related field is highly desirable.

Experience:

Proven experience working with children aged 4-11 in a school, nursery, or out-of-school club setting.

Skills:

Enthusiastic, patient, reliable, and highly organised. Must have excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, and school staff.

Commitment to Values:

A genuine passion for and commitment to the uGroup core values:

Putting You First, Being a Kind Person, and Taking Pride in Everything You Do.

Compliance:

Must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check and an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid certificate.

Availability:

Must be consistently available for the required split shift hours.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.00-17.43 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification? Would you be available for a breakfast club and a Wraparound club each day?
Work Location: In person