Job Description

enerable Edward Morgan Catholic Primary School is a successful, happy school with a strong caring ethos that promotes a creative, positive learning environment. Venerable Edward Morgan are seeking to appoint a friendly and hardworking individual to join their current team to care for pupils in the school's nursery and after school club facility.

Duties include:

We are a friendly and welcoming team, committed to providing a rich and vibrant learning experience for all our pupils.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic staff member who will be able to work as part of a team to create a fun, safe and inclusive environment. You will help with running the day to day sessions which will include a range of engaging activities.

We are looking for someone who can use their initiative to work on their own, but also enjoy working as part of a team. You will also need to help in ensuring the well-being and safeguarding of all children and staff.

Essential Criteria:

It is essential that the successful candidate should have previous experience in working with children either in a school or childcare environment. They must have the ability to work as part of a team and the skills to encourage children of ages 3 to 11 to join in activities set out by the Supervisory staff. Your work will be under the guidance of the Nursery / Wrap Around Co-Ordinator between the hours of 12:00 and 17:30 (term time).

We can give you:

a happy working atmosphere with lots of opportunities the chance to be part of an important school provision a supportive environment where we all enjoy learning from each other wonderful, well-behaved children

We are looking for someone who has:

experience working within the childcare sector a recognised playworker qualification, minimum Level 3 Playworker or willing to work towards as an apprentice able to work in a team hardworking, punctual, reliable, trustworthy ability to follow instructions as issued by other staff members honesty good communication and interpersonal skills

Duties:

Prepare snack; Supervise outdoor play; Supervise indoor activities; Attend any required courses; Responsibility to record time out and taking of fees from parents; Dealing with any queries parents may have-passing on messages from teachers; Dealing with sick children and any injuries; Safeguarding children-ensuring all are happy; Follow guidance and instruction from Supervisors;
Desirable Criteria:

Training / Development
Up to date First Aid; Food Hygiene; Safeguarding - Courses can be completed after position has been filled

As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a

structured training programme

that includes:

On-the-job training - gaining practical experience within a school setting.*

Off-the-job training - attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.*

Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.*

Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.*

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with

progression opportunities

available upon successful completion.

Entry Requirements & Expectations

A

strong interest in working in an educational setting.*
A

willingness to learn and undertake professional training.*
A commitment to

completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.*
Good

communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.*
A

professional and responsible approach to working with children.*
Full adherence to

school safeguarding and conduct policies*

QualificationsNVQ Playwork Level 2 / 3Apprenticeships To Be Undertaken:NVQ Playwork Level 2 / 3

Hours:

27.5hrs a week (12:00 - 5:30pm)

Contract:

Term time

Salary:

8.60p.h

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 8.60 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Work Location: In person