We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, barred list check, eligibility to work in the UK check, proof of identity, childcare disqualification check, qualifications check and living/working overseas check. Sharmans Cross Junior School is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Play Worker on a permanent contract to start in January 2025. • To safeguard all children. • To ensure that the needs of all children are met within an inclusive and equal opportunities framework, including racial equality. • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to well-being, behaviour, child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person. • To plan play activities that are fun, creative, safe and appropriate to the ages and maturity of the children (7-11 Years). • Set up resources for activities. • Engage with children in play. • Clear away resources and equipment. • Use your initiative in developing pupil displays, discussing with Deputy Manager aspects around resources, and space availability. • Ensure facility is ready for use including food preparation and eating areas, and play spaces. • To ensure the health and safety of all children at all times by assisting in, carrying out and recording risk assessments. • To liaise with parents regularly, building positive relationships based on the values of SC_Kids. • To escort children safely between the class rooms and the Before and After School Club. • To set up the hall with tables and activities. • And any other reasonable request by the SC Kids Manager / Head Teacher. Hours worked are 7.15 to 9.00 a.m. and 3.15 to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Thursday inclusive. Salary will be paid on Band B – (Pro Rata). Term Time Only, 39 weeks to Include Inset Days. Application forms and equality monitoring forms must be returned to the school postal address or by email to s45mgoochsharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs. Closing date for applications: 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday 3 December 2024 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 5 December 2024 Interview date: Monday 9 December 2024 Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Contact details: Mrs Pinda Gosal Email: s45bgosalsharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk Telephone number: 0121 705 2379 Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification Application Form Recruitment Monitoring Form