After School Club Playworker

Westways Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Westways Primary School in England is seeking an enthusiastic After School Club Playworker to supervise and lead engaging activities for children in our After School Club. The right candidate will contribute to a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children from Reception to Year 6.

You will create diverse activities that support physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, work with a supportive team, help with snacks, and contribute to the school ethos and community.

Qualifications

• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense.
• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team.
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children to motivate them to grow and be confident.
• Sets up, delivers and takes part in a wide range of engaging activities to support children's development while respecting diversity.
• Supervises and supports children with a variety of activities.
• Is a good team player who contributes to the ethos and wider community of the school.
• Has energy and enthusiasm and supports ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads engaging activities for children in the after school club.
• Contributes to a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children from Reception to Year 6.
• Supports snack preparation, service and cleanup with the cook.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Teamwork

Initiative

Child engagement

Flexibility

Positive relationships

Job description

The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated After School Club Playworker to join our fantastic school community. The right candidate will supervise and lead engaging activities for children in our After School Club. We are extremely proud to be offering our own after school provision and as a result, we are keen to recruit an enthusiastic childcare professional to join our team of playworkers. They will contribute to providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for our children from Reception to Year 6.

We are looking for someone who:

• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times

• Has excellent communication skills

• Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense

• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team

• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to grow and be confident

• Sets up, delivers and takes part in a wide range of engaging activities to support the children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development whilst giving consideration to the diversity of our school community

• Supervises and supports children with a variety of activities

• Supports the cook with the preparing, serving and clearing up of snacks

• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school

• Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm

• Shares our commitment to professional development