Sun and Moon playcare Scheme Ltd provides a high-quality breakfast and after school provision for children aged 3-11 in Primary Schools in Dagenham.
Breakfast club 7.45 am - 8.45 am. Days to be arranged. After school club hours 2.30pm - 5.30pm /3pm - 6pm term time
We are looking for an After School Club Deputy Manager with NVQ level 3 in Child Care and Education, Play work, NNEB, Children & Young Peoples workforce or equivalent in childcare. Must be well-organised, friendly, enthusiastic, and flexible with good communication skills.
Main duties include:
· Helping the manager with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
· Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents/carers.
· Providing support and supervision to playworkers and volunteers in the absence of the Manager.
· 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.
· Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
· Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools and childcare and play related agencies.
· 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.
Essential qualities
· Experience of working with 3 to 11 year olds
· 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
Desirable qualities
· Experience of working within a play-based setting
· 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: £13.70 per hour
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- working with children: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ level 3 in childcare (required)
- NVQ level 3 in Play work (preferred)
- NNEB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
