After School Club PLAYWORKER - Staines TW19

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Term-time only contract

Family-friendly hours

Potential holiday club hours

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group at Wraysbury Primary School in Staines is seeking an After School Club Playworker. This role runs Monday to Friday, 2:45pm–6:00pm (16.25 hours/week) during term time only, with the potential for holiday club hours when available.

You will help deliver high-quality childcare in a safe, welcoming environment, support activities, and ensure safeguarding and hygiene standards are met. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of fun and engaging activities including games, sports, arts & crafts and structured play
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
• Encourage positive behaviour and active participation
• Support children's wellbeing and development
• Supervise children throughout the session
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures
• Complete sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Prepare and provide refreshments while maintaining high hygiene standards
• Set up and pack away play areas and equipment
• Complete relevant accident and incident documentation
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, colleagues and school staff
• Carry out basic equipment and safety checks
• Support first aid and health & safety procedures where required

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

After School Club PLAYWORKER - Staines TW19

• Part-time
• Compensation: GBP 8 - GBP 12.71 - monthly

Junior Adventures Group

Wraysbury Primary School, Staines, Middlesex, TW19 5DJ
Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
Term Time Only Contract
Monday to Friday | 2:45pm-6:00pm | 16.25 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

Love working with children?

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable After School Club Playworker to join our team at Wraysbury Primary School.

You’ll help create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment where children can relax, play, make friends and enjoy a variety of activities after their school day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for family-friendly, term-time working hours with no weekend work.

Monday to Friday
2:45pm - 6:00pm

16.25 hours per week, term time only

There may also be opportunities to increase your hours by working at our holiday clubs during school holidays, if available.

About the Role

As an After School Club Playworker, you’ll help deliver high-quality childcare in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.

You’ll support children through a mixture of engaging activities, creative play, games and structured activities, helping them enjoy their time at the club.

• Support the delivery of fun and engaging activities including games, sports, arts & crafts and structured play
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
• Encourage positive behaviour and active participation
• Support children's wellbeing and developmentSupervise children throughout the session
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures
• Complete sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Prepare and provide refreshments while maintaining high hygiene standards
• Set up and pack away play areas and equipment
• Complete relevant accident and incident documentation
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, colleagues and school staff
• Carry out basic equipment and safety checks
• Support first aid and health & safety procedures where required

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, enthusiastic and approachable
• Reliable, responsible and proactive
• Passionate about working with children
• Confident communicating with children and adults
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to create a safe, fun and inclusive environment
• Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
• Term-time only contract
• 16.25 hours per week
• Monday to Friday - no weekends
• Family-friendly working hours
• Opportunity to increase your hours during school holidays
• Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Discounted wraparound school care and holiday clubs, where applicable
• Rewards for referring family and friends
• Supportive and friendly team environment

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List Check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks. As part of our safeguarding and due diligence procedures, online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates. For more information:

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Complete our application process - CVs alone cannot be accepted
• Provide two satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS check (unless already registered on the DBS Update Service, subject to the required checks)
• Provide documentation to support identity, right to work and vetting requirements

All safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence.

Ready to make a difference?

Junior Adventures Group – Creating amazing experiences for children, every day.

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