Dore Village Kids is a new after-school provision, serving children from Dore Primary School. We opened in April and are expanding our places in September. We are therefore looking for another experienced playworker to provide high-quality care and play opportunities for children aged 4-11.
This role is term-time only and the working hours are Monday to Friday, 3.10-5.40pm.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver structured play activities to groups of children.
- Supervise and support children during unstructured play activities.
- Collect children from their classroom and liaise with their class teacher.
- Escort children from Dore Primary School to the club venues (either the Dore Old School or the Dore Methodist Church).
- Use positive behaviour strategies to ensure that children are happy and secure.
- Support children with Special Educational Needs so they can fully access the provision.
- Prepare and serve healthy snacks in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
- Build positive relationships with parents/carers.
- Maintain a safe environment and record any incidents in line with the club’s policies and procedures.
- Assist with tidying up after sessions.
- Report safeguarding/child protection concerns to the Manager.
- Undertake relevant training and attend occasional staff meetings (paid).
- Administer first aid when necessary.
Person Specification
Essential qualities
- Experience of working with 4 to 11 year olds
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a small team
- Ability to use initiative and plan “in the moment”
- Ability to build strong relationships with children and their carers
- Positive “can do” attitude
- Understanding of the importance of play in children’s development
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of how to maintain a safe environment for children
Desirable qualities
- · Level 2/3 childcare qualification or equivalent
- Appropriate child protection training (training will be provided if needed)
- Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate (training will be provided if needed)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (training will be provided if needed)
- Experience of working with children with SEND
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, candidates who fit the Person Specification will be asked to fill out a job application form prior to shortlisting.
Closing date: Monday 6th July, 9am.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
