Job Description

Job Purpose

To assist the Play Leader in providing a safe, caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities

To organise appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 and

11.

Duties and Responsibilities

At all times demonstrate and uphold WeST's core values, ensuring that behaviour, actions and decisions align with the principles that guide our work.

Activity Planning

To provide a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of age groups

Planning and preparing activities, organising programmes/ themes and arranging equipment;

To ensure that all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in

Direct Playwork

Support in planning a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities;

Consult with the children in order to plan activities;

Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs;

To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish;

Supervision and care of children

Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities;

Ensure that risk assessments are completed prior to commencing activities with children;

Ensure that food preparation and handling within the Setting is carried out within the guidelines of the Food Safety Act 1990;

Where food is provided, to ensure that it is balanced and healthy in accordance with recommended dietary requirements;

To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe Setting policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.

Liaison

To help to develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs;

Communicate clearly about any matters relating to the running of the club and the wellbeing of the children, including resources and equipment, health and safety, and safeguarding issues;

To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities.

In addition to the above, all roles are responsible for the following.

To act in accordance with, and actively promote, all Trust policies, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Equality & Diversity.

To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD relevant to the role and to engage in Performance Development Reviews (PDRs).

Preparing and contributing to Trust wide development by sharing best practice and delivering/receiving professional feedback.

To retain confidentiality and maintain data and/or files in accordance with Trust policies for data governance, as appropriate for the role.

This job description provides a general reflection of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production. You may be expected to take on other reasonable activities deemed to be within the character of the post to assist in efficient service delivery. The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances evolve without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post which the school will administrate.

TO APPLY:

We can only accept applications made via our website. The link can be found in the Current Vacancies section on the Oreston Community Academy website.

Alternatively, please contact

admin@oreston.com

directly for a

link to the job application.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 12.65 per hour

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person