After School Play Leader (Casual Hours)

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After School Play Leader (Casual Hours), London

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Client:

Love Childcare Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

69d8800029c6

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

After School Play Leader – Unique Children's Wraparound Club in Thames Ditton!

Casual/Flexible hours on offer with majority of available hours being2pm-6:30pm Tuesday to Thursdayandup to to 40 hours during holiday camps if available

£10ph-12.21ph (dependent on age, experience and qualifications) plus holiday pay allowance

We are recruiting for a brand new wraparound childcare business in the heart of Thames Ditton based in the Vital Village Community Hub. They provide before and after school club services that go far beyond childcare, ensuring the time is spent in an enriching way that complements every family's daily routine.

We are excited to introduce a dynamic and flexibleopportunity for an experienced Play Leader to join their team. This role is integral to the company's ethos enabling children to thrive through engaging indoor and outdooractivities and they would love individuals to join their team who are passionate about sharing this environment and can bring something new and exciting to the group.

They truly value the time children spend in their provision and parents' needs to operate, and their activities revolve around one simple aim: to provide the highest possible quality in everything they do. Prioritising the well-being and development of every child, fostering an environment where they feel loved, valued, and free to explore their potential!

Children will enjoy a range of different activities,including a variety of structured activities such as Multi Sports, performing arts, languages and music lessons, as well as stations across the premises offering Arts and Crafts, Book Corners, and so on. Activities will be seasonal and will emphasise sustainability where appropriate!

A little bit about what you’ll be doing...

• Collect children with the team for the after school clubs from three local schools, this will be via a minibus or walking bus
  
• Lead large group activities such as group games/challenges and sporting activities
• Lead small group activities such as arts andcrafts, cooking, and board games
• As part of a team, you will create an inspiring, inclusive, safe, caring and stimulating play environment which meets the needs of the individual children
• Preparing and providing children with a healthy and nutritious snack and meals, ensuring hygiene and health & safety standards are met. Clearing away the snack and washing up
• Attend and participate in daily de-briefs and additional meetings as and when needed

A little bit about you…

• An NVQ 2 in Playwork or Childcare (or equivalent) is desirable or relevant experience and willingness to learn and train within the role
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted in a childcare environment
• Honest and open communication is a must have!
• You have experience of working with 3–11-year olds and are a big kid at heart! You must love to have 'responsible’ fun and create meaningful moments for people
• You have a can-do approach. You think on your feet, switching up tasks and juggling multiple priorities
• You are driven, people focused, and have excellent communication skills
• Having aPaediatric First Aid qualification and an enhanced DBSis desirable but will be provided if you do not have this

What’s in it for you…

• The chance to inspire and build brighter futures for the children in our care and be part of an exciting new business with endless opportunities for success
• Weekday work only
• Health cash back
• Paid training and regular personal and professional development
• Discounted wrap around school care and holiday club (if you have little ones)
• Holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays and no weekend working
• Fun!! We like to be 100% human and have fun at work!

All offers will be subject to obtaining two positive references and the completion of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

There is also the requirement to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Equal opportunities employer, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are a fair organisation and do not discriminate against candidates.

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974