We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Play Worker to join our team, providing a safe and engaging environment for children to learn and play. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children.
Purpose of Post
To assist the core team in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of activities for children between the ages of 4 to 11.
Key Areas
Support with running of holiday club activities.
To provide supervision and care of children in our clubs.
To engage with the children in our care.
Assist with core times of the day, including lunchtime cover.
To be as flexible as possible with hours and to respond to the club manager and deputies with requests for working hours.
Have a hands-on approach in providing a fun, stimulating child led environment. To have a basic knowledge of the EYFS and Principles in Playwork.
To commit and understand the fundamentals of safeguarding in childcare and education.
Responsible to: Clubs and Activities Manager and Head Teacher.
Duties and Responsibilities
To assist in providing safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for children, including helping with preparation of activities, organisation of programmes and arranging equipment.
To ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner.
To undertake any necessary training, including safeguarding training.
To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities.
Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs.
To promote the aims and objectives of Waverley School, and use as a guide for daily activities.
Be aware of Staff Policies and Practices, including Health and Safety.
To ensure the provision of good standards of physical and emotional care.
To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
Ensure each child is collected by someone known to Waverley staff.
To assist in providing a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
To ensure confidentially is maintained when appropriate.
To be aware of the high profile of the club and to uphold its standards at all times.
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the school.
Benefits to working at our setting:
*Free lunch, homemade by our chef
*Unrivalled professional development
*Uniform provided
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: 10.60-12.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
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