Hours: 12 hours per week term time only (38 weeks per year)Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Actual Salary: £6,586 per annum - based on 12 hours per week (FTE salary is £23,576 per annum)Start Date: As soon as possible
Do you love working with children, enjoy creative play and love the outdoors? Then this is the job for you!
The ‘Wise Owl Club’ is our before and after school club with up to 100 children attending each day at breakfast and after school sessions. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Playworker to work with our after-school club team.
Ideally, the successful applicant will be available to work 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm. However, if you are only available to work some of these days your application may be considered. Please indicate your preferred days on the application form.
The role includes:
To actively assist the club manager and supervisors in the safe and organised running of the club
Undertake other duties as requested by the manager/supervisors (e.g., preparing, serving, and tidying away ‘snacks’, escorting children to and from clubs including swimming)
Supervising and engaging with the children in play and conversation whilst ensuring their safety at all times
Ensuring every child has a positive and fun experience whilst attending the club
Being aware of and maintaining sensitivity for children with additional needs
Plan, create, set up and deliver activities for children to take part in (e.g., arts and craft, cooking/baking, board games, in and outdoor play and a whole lot more) and encourage children to participate
Administering first aid when needed (training will be provided)
You will:
Most importantly, be passionate about providing outstanding childcare and be willing to have fun and enjoy working with children aged between 4-11 years
Be enthusiastic, honest, reliable and hardworking with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Have an energetic personality and be creative in providing new activities for the children – if you have a hobby or skill that you can share with the children (e.g., photography, dance, sport, art) that would be an advantageHave a good general level of education. Although no formal qualifications are required, a childcare, Playworker or similar qualification at NVQ level 2 or higher (or equivalent) would be an advantage.
Applicants must be 17 or over
We can offer you:
A warm and caring environment where the happiness and well-being of the children are our paramount aims
The opportunity to become part of a friendly team that strives to be outstanding
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Application closing date: Midday Friday 7th February 2025
An early application is recommended as candidates will be assessed and shortlisted as their application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interviews: To be confirmed with shortlisted candidates
We look forward to receiving your application.
Goldsworth Primary School is part of The Swan Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.
All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop.