After School Club Playworker

TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust); Smarden; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in England is seeking an After School Club Playworker to create a safe and engaging environment for children. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be creative, and promote inclusivity among pupils. This role offers excellent ongoing training and a supportive environment. North West of England residents are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Excellent ongoing CPD

Comprehensive induction programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Great communicator with a warm and encouraging manner.
• Passionate, resourceful, and creative about children learning through play.
• Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities.
• Create a purposeful and inclusive environment.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity in promoting play

Inclusivity

Job description

Overview

Our Opportunity

Would you like the opportunity to be involved in settling and making a difference to children as they start their school day? Are you an organised and creative individual who enjoys working with children? If so, the After School Club Playworker role is for you! With your engaging and friendly approach you will initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities. As an After School Club Playworker you will create a purposeful and inclusive environment, you will ensure the safety and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times. It’s not necessarily your experience as an After School Club Playworker that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

Responsibilities

• Initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities to support children as they start their school day.
• Create a purposeful and inclusive environment and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and support high standards of service and hygiene.
• Communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with young children; work as part of a team.

Qualifications and qualities

• A great communicator with a warm and encouraging manner.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities.
• Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene.

Benefits and development

• Excellent ongoing CPD
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment with a focus on work-life balance
• Opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme – free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects

About Smarden Primary School

Smarden Primary School currently has 161 students from age 2-11 years. Smarden prides itself on high expectations for all in every aspect of school life, on achievement and excellence built on strong foundations of wellbeing. We are proud of our caring and nurturing family atmosphere, which is seen as integral to school life and where pupils feel safe; Staff know each individual child and build strong relationships with every family, so that children are fully included and well-supported both academically and pastorally, to find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Smarden so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01233770316 or email [e-mail]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.