Description Salary: £12.50 - £14.50 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Hours of work: 7:50am-8:50am Monday to Friday, 15:15pm-18:00pm Monday to Friday Contract type: Permanent, term time only This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Before and After School at Pitton for further information. We provide wrap around care for the children from Pitton Primary School. The setting is rural and the ability to travel independently is essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, reliable and punctual person with a sense of humour who enjoys working with children, aged 4-11. You will need to have ability to: Consult and work collaboratively as part of a team; to reflect on own practice and adapt; maintain records and write reports when necessary; make decisions and solve problems; meet deadlines; have good organisational skills; be computer literate; work on your own initiative; have effective communication skills both orally and in writing. Relevant qualification preferred, play worker, Early Years Educator, NVQ 3 or equivalent. A dditional qualifications such as First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Job Purpose The appointed person will be involved in preparing the classroom for the children prior to their arrival and packing away afterwards. Resources will need to be set out and additional activities may be prepared. In the afternoons a snack will need to be prepared. The play worker is expected to join in and support the children to develop their ideas and activities effectively and safely. You will maintain appropriate records for children. Ensure the developmental needs of each child are met building on their needs, feelings and interests. Promote the well-being of all children and develop warm, caring relationships with them. Find out more and apply: To apply online, please download the application form and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered. Closing date (and time): 18/02/2025 Interview date: To be confirmed Commencement date: To start as soon as possible Before and After School at Pitton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.