Job Description

Job summary: Help with day-to-day activities. Provide safe and quality play care within the framework of the club's policies and procedures.

Line manager: Club Manager/Deputy

Working relationships: Children attending the club and their parents or carers, club management, club staff and volunteers, students, authorities and school staff.

Main duties include:

Leading planning, timetabling and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment Providing comprehensive care for the children including potentially collecting them from classroom and delivering them safely to parents/carers upon collection Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, 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 Encouraging parental involvement in the club Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools Undertaking appropriate and relevant training Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure Working within the framework of the club's policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage Line managing a group of professionals in the setting Please note timings for this role are Wrap Around Hours (7:30 am- 9 am) and (3 pm- 6 pm).
Person Specification

Essential Qualities

Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds Experience of administration Experience of line-management Understanding the varied needs of children and their families Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care Understanding the issues of equal opportunities Provide and facilitate safe and creative play Good communication skills Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate leadership skills Sound judgement and common sense Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
Desirable Qualities

Appropriate Level 3 qualification Experience of working within a play-based setting Experience of budgeting Competent in using IT to support play and club administration Ability to work on own initiative Appropriate child protection training Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00-20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person