What skills and experience we're looking for
• Proven ability to supervise and interact positively with children, creating an engaging and supportive environment.
• Previous experience working with children in a similar setting, demonstrating a clear understanding of their developmental needs and interests.
• Ability to establish fair, respectful, and supportive relationships with children, fostering a sense of trust and belonging.
• A patient, inclusive approach, valuing each child as unique and supporting their individual needs and development.
• Knowledge and commitment to following procedures for Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, and First Aid, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.
• High expectations for themselves and the children, striving for excellence in all areas of their work.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with families, carers, and colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for the children.
What the school offers its staff
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to support your growth and career progression.
• A supportive and friendly team where collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.
• Exceptional leadership that encourages innovation and provides guidance to help you thrive in your role.
• A strong and inclusive school community, where every member is valued and contributes to the overall success of our students.
• The opportunity to work with happy, enthusiastic children who love coming to school and are eager to learn.
Further details about the role
As an After School Club Playworker, you will play a key role in providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children after school hours. Your responsibilities will include supervising children in a variety of activities, including play, crafts, sports, and games, ensuring that each child is encouraged to participate and enjoy their time. You will also be responsible for building positive relationships with the children, offering guidance and support as they interact with their peers.
In addition to promoting fun and learning, you will ensure that all activities are carried out in line with our health and safety, safeguarding, and child protection policies. You will also assist with managing the children's behaviour in a positive, inclusive way, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. Communication with parents and carers will be an essential part of the role, as you will provide updates on the children's progress and well-being.
This is a hands-on, dynamic role that requires energy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.