Job Description

SHARE is a registered charity that provides out of school clubs & activities for disabled children and young adults

Term time Tuesday & Thursday 2.30pm - 7.30pm, Weekends & School holidays & 9.30 - 3.30pm

JOB SUMMARY

To assist with the provision of out of school services and the day to day operations at Share.

KEY AREAS

To lead and supervise safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities if they wish. To ensure all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in. To assist with the planning and consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner To Advise Manager/Supervisor of any concerns eg. Over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

Responsibilities and Duties

Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below, other duties of an appropriate nature and level may also be required

To help setup the activities for the daily programme To act as a key person to a small group of children To promote the aims and objectives of the Centre Be aware of all staff policies and procedures To ensure the setting has a high standard of physical and emotional care To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of the children To assist with the preparation and maintenance of the equipment Recording accidents and incidents in the accident/incident book To ensure the setting of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development To ensure confidentiality of information received To be aware of the high profile of Share and uphold its standard at all times To be involved in out of hours working hours activities e.g. training, staff meetings. To undertake any other duties appropriate with the post as directed by the Centre Manager To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to the role To ensure all tidying and cleaning is completed at the end of every session

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Willingness to learn*
Level 2 and 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining a level 3 qualification*
Previous experience of working with children*
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)*
Knowledge of child protection procedures*
Good communication skills*
An undertaking of play based approaches to children's learning and development*
Commitment to equal opportunities*
Commitment to working effectively with young children and families*
Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships*

Terms & Conditions

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a Criminal Records Check (DBS). Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them

Qualifications and Skills

Desirable criteria

Full clean driving license*
Willingness to undertake further training*
Current Paediatric First Aid qualification*

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 22 - 36 per week

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person