After School Play Leader – Unique Children's Wraparound Club in Thames Ditton!
2pm-6:30pm Tuesday to Thursday
£10ph-12ph (dependent on age, experience and qualifications) plus holiday pay allowance
Depending on your availability, casual and permanent hours are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday from 2pm-6:30pm with up to 40 hours during holiday camps if available.
We are recruiting for a brand new wraparound childcare business in the heart of Thames Ditton based in the Vital Village Community Hub. They provide before and after school club services that go far beyond childcare, ensuring the time is spent in an enriching way that complements every family's daily routine.
We are excited to introduce a dynamic and flexible opportunity for an experienced Play Leader to join their team. This role is integral to the company's ethos enabling children to thrive through engaging indoor and outdoor activities.
Children will enjoy a range of different activities, including structured activities such as Multi Sports, performing arts, languages, and music lessons, as well as stations across the premises offering Arts and Crafts, Book Corners, and so on. Activities will be seasonal and will emphasise sustainability where appropriate!
A little bit about what you’ll be doing...
* Collect children with the team for the after school clubs from three local schools, via a minibus or walking bus.
* Lead large group activities such as group games/challenges and sporting activities.
* Lead small group activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, and board games.
* Create an inspiring, inclusive, safe, caring, and stimulating play environment which meets the needs of the individual children.
* Prepare and provide children with a healthy and nutritious snack and meals, ensuring hygiene and health & safety standards are met.
* Attend and participate in daily de-briefs and additional meetings as needed.
A little bit about you…
* An NVQ 2 in Playwork or Childcare (or equivalent) is desirable or relevant experience and willingness to learn and train within the role.
* Excellent understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted in a childcare environment.
* Honest and open communication is a must have!
* You have experience of working with 3–11-year-olds and enjoy creating meaningful moments for children.
* You have a can-do approach and are able to juggle multiple priorities.
* You are driven, people-focused, and have excellent communication skills.
* Having a Paediatric First Aid qualification and an enhanced DBS is desirable but will be provided if you do not have this.
What’s in it for you…
* The chance to inspire and build brighter futures for the children in our care and be part of an exciting new business.
* Weekday work only.
* Health cashback.
* Paid training and regular personal and professional development.
* Discounted wraparound school care and holiday club (if you have little ones).
* Holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays and no weekend working.
* Fun! We like to have fun at work!
All offers will be subject to obtaining two positive references and the completion of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
There is also the requirement to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Equal opportunities employer, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are a fair organisation and do not discriminate against candidates.
This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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