Hours: 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3pm - 5.30pm, term time only
Place of work: Initially based at Little Mead Primary Academy. However, all appointments are made to the Trust centrally.
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 9am on Monday 6th January 2025
Interviews: TBC
Start date: ASAP
Little Mead Primary Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic After School Club Playworker.
The role will enable children to engage in a range of play opportunities and to participate in the day to day running of the scheme
Your daily routine will involve:
To help create and maintain a sustainable After School Play Scheme
To enable children to engage in a range of play opportunities allowing for safe risks and challenges
To develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families and other team members
To supervise the children and take any action required to ensure their safety and welfare and to report any concern immediately to the After School Play Scheme Lead
To assist the After School Play Scheme Lead with ensuring that the play environment, including equipment and resources, is prepared and ready for the arrival of the children
To support individual children and assess their development through play
To use observation and reflective practice to contribute to planning and evaluation of activities
To support and develop a play environment which is inclusive for all and recognises and encourages diversity
We are looking for someone who has:
High expectations of all children and themselves
A commitment to improving outcomes for children
A positive attitude and a flexible and enthusiastic approach to their work
We can offer the right candidates:
• The opportunity to be part of a lovely team
• Competitive rates of pay and pension scheme
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career development within the Trust
The roles may be suitable for those who have experience of working with children in their home or work lives. Please see the person specification for full expectations of the successful applicant.
Guidance for Applicants
• Please note that CVs will not be considered.
• Look carefully at the job description and person specification before applying for this role.
• Ensure that you cross-reference the person specification throughout your application with examples of where you have fulfilled aspects of the job description and the impact it had
• Please complete all sections of the application form as thoroughly as possible.
• Ensure that you put details of referees. If you have concerns about the suitability of a referee, please contact the recruiter directly.