Job Description

Starting beginning

SEPTEMBER 2025 (or sooner) - TERM TIME HOURS - After school - Monday to Friday 2.30pm to 6pm 17.5hrs

Term Time - Before School: 7.30am to 9am minimum 4 days per week Tuesday to Friday - 6hrs per week

May increase to 5 mornings - Monday to Friday

Additional overtime hours available during school holidays between 7.30am to 6pm

based on shift rota Job share considered Successful completion of 3 month probationary period required. Temporary one year contract with permanent contract offered for a suitable candidate.

Min age requirement 18 years +

Main duties for both roles include:

Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. Providing comprehensive care for children from Reception, (aged 4) to Year 7, (aged 12). Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment. Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are met. Administering first aid when necessary. Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities. Helping with club administration where necessary. Proving parents with information. Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents and the school. Undertaking appropriate and relevant training. Keeping the work environment safe and secure. Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Qualities and skills

A positive 'can do' approach with an enjoyment for playing games and creative activities. Can you think on your feet and 'magic' up activities if a child says they don't know what to do? Can you switch from paying snakes and ladders to dodge ball at a moments notice? Can you organise large group games and understand the safety needs all participants? Understand the varied needs of children and their families Understand the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care Understanding the issues of equal opportunities Good communication skills Able to work as part of a small team Sound judgement and common sense Good sense of humour and fun Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children discounted childcare available for primary age range.
You will be expected to commit fully to additional training as required such as paediatric first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene etc.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of this you will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced DBS checks and references will be taken up.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SEPT25