We are looking for a confident, fun loving, relable person to assist with day to day activities at our breakfast, after school club and holiday club. You will help to provide quality play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.
Job Summary:
- Assist 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 or carers.
- 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, and schools.
- Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
- Keeping the work environment healthy, clean, safe and secure.
- Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.
Essential Qualities:
- Experience of working with 4 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
- Able to work as part of a team
- Sound judgement and common sense
- Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
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
- Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards this
- Appropriate child protection training
- Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate
Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and 2 references
Salary: £13.00 per hour to start
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
