After School Club Play Leader - The Meads Primary School

West Sussex County Council; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an After School Club Play Leader to join their team at The Meads Primary School in East Grinstead. The role involves leading engaging after school sessions for children, ensuring a fun and caring environment. Candidates should have experience working with children and excellent interpersonal skills. This part-time position requires working on Wednesdays and Thursdays, offering competitive pay and an opportunity to contribute to children's development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a role involving child care or education.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with children.
• Ability to manage and adapt group behaviours positively.

Responsibilities

• Lead after school sessions with creativity and care.
• Ensure a fun and professional environment for children.
• Adapt activities to suit varying abilities of children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Interpersonal and communication skills

Managing group behaviour

Adapting activities for different ages

Caring and enthusiastic attitude

Job description

After School Club Play Leader - The Meads Primary School

West Sussex County Council

• East Grinstead, West Sussex
• £24,027-24,404 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time

The Meads Primary School is a caring and inclusive primary school, located on the southern edge of East Grinstead. This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly staffing team at The Meads Primary School. We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and can bring creativity and care to each after school session.

Job Details

• Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3- £24,027 - £24,404
• Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only
• Working Days: Wednesday and Thursday
• Working Hours: 15:15-17:30, 4 hours 30 minutes per week
• Location: The Meads Primary School, East Grinstead

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have experience working with children.
• Have great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confidence in managing group behaviour in a fun, caring and professional manner.
• Able to adapt activities to suit different age groups and abilities.
• Be caring, enthusiastic, approachable and professional.

Further Information

The Meads Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01342 322905.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the "Apply online" button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. The reference number for this role is SCHO01004.