Job Description

ROLE IS BASED AT OUR BARTON SEAGRAVE SETTING NN15 6QY. THIS IS A TERM TIME ONLY ROLE


We are seeking an enthusiastic playworker assistant for our Barton Seagrave Out of school club. Barton Seagrave Out-of-School Club provides fun and engaging childcare for children before and after school. The club caters for children aged 4 to 11 years and operates from a designated room next to the school hall and the children have full use of the school hall. The club is open to all children who attend the school and runs Monday - Friday, term time only.


Hours - 17 per week.


Morning - Mon-Fri 07:30-08:30


Afternoon Mon - Thursday - 15:30-18:00


Friday - 15:30-17:30

Role:

To support a holistic approach to the play To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met To ensure a high level of well-being among children To have a good understanding of Acorn's ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice A good working knowledge and practice of the play principles and safeguarding procedures To assist in the smooth day to day running of your group To carry out tasks requested

Responsibility

To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual need/stage of development To demonstrate a positive approach to children's behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside following the interest of the children in the club To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff. To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children To understand and contribute to the planning ensuring the play principles are covered To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent To ensure all children have the opportunity to be physically challenged To support with paperwork in relation to the child, for example care plans, medicine forms, To understand the key person approach and be an effective key person/ buddy including carry out observations as necessary to a high quality To cascade any information or updates to the management and your staff team To keep abreast and adhere with changes in accordance to Acorn's policies and procedures To safeguard all children in our care

Expectations

To have a good understanding of Acorn's core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice A high-quality provision to support children's learning and interests To value parents as partners For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management


At Acorn, we're committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an inclusive employer, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:


Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually 65% Childcare discount Pro-rata according to contracted hours Generous family leave Christmas closure 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans Enhanced pension scheme Cyclescheme Techscheme Length of Service awards Summer and Christmas parties Pay advances for when times are tough Employee assistance wellbeing programme


Posted via: eyrecruit