Playworker / After School Club Assistant – Ysgol Bro Taf
“Do you love working with children? Would part time hours at a fun, welcoming after school club be suitable for you? We are looking for someone who loves working with children to join our team.”
“If your child attends Ysgol Bro Taf they can come for free.”
Playworker required for Simply Out of School Ysgol Bro Taf based in Ysgol Bro Taf primary Lower School
Ysgol Bro Taf
Albion Community Campus
Cilfynydd
Pontypridd
RCT
CF37 4SF
Hours of work: Monday - Friday
After School Club: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Simply Out of School Mission Statement
Simply Out of School aims to provide high quality childcare in a happy, safe, warm and stimulating environment for all children to play, learn and develop freely. The individuality of each child in our care will be respected and nurtured. We will help children to develop responsibility for themselves and their actions and to become competent, confident, independent, and co-operative individual.
Job Description
*Assisting with the day-to-day running of the after school club, including setting up and clearing away.
*Ensuring there is enough equipment for the children to explore and play with – creating different play areas and play opportunities.
*Preparing and providing a health snack, refreshments in line with the club’s ‘healthy eating policy’.
*Supervising play opportunities with children.
*Contributing towards the planning and preparation of age appropriate activities and supporting children with these.
*Respecting and building a professional relationship with the school / setting where we run our after school club from.
*Assisting and supporting the club Playleader / manager
*Understanding CIW legislation and minimum standards.
*Understanding the importance of specific training and the need to complete courses such as paediatric first aid, safeguarding etc
*Communicating with parents on a daily basis
*Supporting any children who attend the setting with specific needs
*Understanding and abiding our company policies and procedures
*Ensure you are always friendly and welcoming to all the children who attend the setting.
*Above everything – making sure the children feel safe and happy.
Qualifications: Level 3 is essential in CCLD or Playwork
Current First Aid, safeguarding and Food Hygiene Certificates an advantage.
Experience: Experience with children aged 3 – 11 years preferred and experience of playwork a definite advantage.
Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will be a lively, enthusiastic, self-motivated person who is able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative. They must be able to get on well with, and respect all children and adults, must be prepared to ‘muck-in’ with all tasks and must have a good understanding of safety awareness and risk assessment.
Candidate must be willing to undergo relevant initial and on-going training and DBS checks.
Two references will be required at interview stage.
A full CV (with no time gaps) is required prior to interview
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
