PLAY WORKER – Job Vacancy Job description
Little Runners are looking for hard working, passionate and qualified individuals to start working ASAP at our After School & Holiday Club.
We have positions in Ealing, working in a school close to Northfields and South Ealing tube.
Job Type: Part-time, permanent
Salary: up to £12.71/hour depending on age and experience.
Working hours: 16.25 per week, 2.45-6.00pm, term time only. There is an opportunity to work during holiday clubs doing shifts 8am-4pm and 10am-6pm. These are not guaranteed but can be agreed in advance prior to the holiday period.
Role:
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To provide a stimulating safe environment for young children, support with developing both social and academic skills, support other members of the team, be a company ambassador, work with your team.
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Plan, prepare and implement play programs that develop learning and social skills in line with Ofsted requirements, ensuring quality childcare.
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To act as a key person to safeguard and develop the learning experiences of children and communicate this with parents.
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To support the manager and company to ensure compliance with regulators whilst being part of a professional team.
Major duties and responsibilities
1. To assist the Manager in the day-to-day operation of the After School Club.
2. Assist in organising and the implementation of safe, creative and fun play activities/games.
3. To assist in the preparation and running of the team games, sports, arts and crafts activities in order to provide a varied safe and stimulating play environment both indoors and outdoors.
4. To consult with the children and encourage involvement in the planning of day-to-day activities.
5. To ensure that the Club security and safety regulations are implemented by all users, children, parents and staff.
6. Work constructively and professionally with colleagues, ensuring clear and open communication with the staff team, as well as develop a relationship with parents.
7. To help prepare nutritional snacks for the children; ensuring that snack times are pleasant and orderly. Also, ensuring that medical, allergy and dietary requirements are adhered every day.
Qualifications/Experience:
2-3 years’ experience of working in a childcare environment or with children
Level 2 or 3 CACHE childcare qualification (or working towards one or willing to train towards this).
We have children aged 3-11 in our club and looking for a variety of play workers with experience in early years and those more suited to working with older children.
Little Runners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.’
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ealing W5 4EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
