Location: Wotton-under-Edge, South Gloucestershire
Salary: CSET 10, £13.26 per hour. Actual starting salary £14,125 based on working 39 weeks
Hours: 23.75 hours per week
Working Pattern: 7.15am - 9am and 3pm - 6pm (Monday to Friday, term time only including inset days)
Contract Type: Fixed term until February 2026 pending a review of funding
Location: Tortworth Primary School
We are looking for a passionate and creative Room Leader to lead our breakfast and after school club team, working at Tortworth Primary School. This is a fixed term contract initially until February 2026 pending a review of funding.
As a member of the team, you will gain valuable experience assisting in the delivery of a wide range of engaging and participative childcare activities; working with children from ages 4 - 11.
This is a demanding but very rewarding role suited to someone who has relevant experience of working alongside children. You should be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and be able to engage with children positively.
You will have a Level 3 qualification in Play-work or Early Years, or working towards it, and an understanding of the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care; and demonstrable experience of providing and facilitating safe and creative play.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Oversee the running of the club, including the Play Assistants
* Plan and deliver safe activities with groups of children from all class ranges
* Engage with children encouraging them to participate in activities to promote learning and social development
* Support children on a 1:1 basis who have complex needs (if required)
* Encourage fair and caring behaviour among the children
* Encourage independence and self-esteem
* Ensure safety and safeguarding procedures are adhered to ensure children are kept safe
* Keep up to date knowledge of School policies including but not limited to GDPR and Behaviour policies
* Assist with food preparation for serving breakfast and afterschool snacks
We can offer you:
* A commitment to CPD and development to allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
* Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
* Values, ethos and vision that are lived
* An open and honest culture
* Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
* Discounted gym membership
* Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Dedicated counselling service
You will report into Kate Cole, Play Manager. Please feel free to contact her for an informal chat to discuss the role further. You may want to visit the school and have a look at the playroom and find out a bit more about what the Play Assistants do.
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 3rd February. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please note that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in providing a great education for every child.
CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
Tortworth VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
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