Job Description

WRAPAROUND CARE PLAY WORKER

Hours of work:

8am - 8:45am & 3pm - 6pm

Monday to Friday (term time only)

Overtime available in school holidays

Individuals that love working with children, are resilient and passionate about making a difference and seeing children thrive

Enthusiastic, kind well-motivated individuals

You must be a team player that is reliable and confident working collaboratively with all members of the community.

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Ability to use a variety of techniques to communicate with both children and adults clearly and successfully

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Willing to undertake any relevant training including first aid and food and hygiene

Have high personal expectations and dedication to achieve the best with the children we care for

The successful candidate will need to:

Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills, able to support children in reading writing and maths as they will be allocated time to continue with their learning during the session.

Will be able to prepare healthy snacks for the children

Participate in a range of activities with the children during sessions both inside and outside.

Be able to assist with the planning of activities, supporting and engaging with children during the sessions.

Will have a general understanding of play work principals and seven characteristics of learning

Desirable:

Appropriate Level 2 (or above) qualification (Child Care related)

Previous experience working as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar

Experience of working within a play-based setting

Ability to work on own initiative

Appropriate child protection training

Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate

. Food Hygiene Certificate

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: 12.21-13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person