After School Wrap Around Lead Practitioner Required in Southport

First Steps Enterprise Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Sefton is seeking an experienced After School Wrap Around Lead Practitioner to lead their after school club. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring child safety, and supporting children's development through engaging activities. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have suitable experience, even if they lack a Level 3 early years qualification. The position pays £15.68 per hour with various employee benefits including discounted childcare.

Benefits

50% discounted childcare

Continuous professional development

Life insurance

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in managing after school or similar settings.
• Ability to create engaging activities for children aged 2-11.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the after school club.
• Protect and promote the health and well-being of children.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support children's learning and development through play.

Skills

Leadership in early years

Understanding safeguarding procedures

Promoting child development

Education

Level 3 early years qualification

Job description

After School Wrap Around Lead Practitioner Required in Southport

After School Wrap Around Lead Practitioner Required in our footprints@kingskids After School Club

Hours: 15 hours per week, Sefton term time only – (Monday to Friday 2.50pm to 5.50pm)

Permanent Position; Pay: £15.68 per hour inclusive of annual leave allowance

We have an exciting opportunity to lead our Kings Kids after school club team! We are seeking an experienced and motivated Wraparound Lead to oversee and manage the club’s daily operations and to continue developing it as an excellent local service. A level 3 early years qualification is very desirable for this post.

The club provides after school care for children aged 2-11. The club offers exciting and fun activities for children, in order to asset working and other parents.

If your passion is to see children thrive and have great fun in after school we want to hear from you!

You will help with ensuring the requirements of Ofsted and the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are met and have experience working in an early years or after school environment.

The purpose of the role is to:

• To lead and manage the club’s day to day operations.
• Protect and promote the health and well-being of children.
• Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Promote positive relationships.
• Support children’s learning and development through play.

The successful applicants will meet the person specification. An enhanced DBS and other checks will be undertaken.

Although a level 3 early years qualification is highly desirable, we will accept applications from candidates without this if they have suitable experience.

There are a number of great benefits for the successful candidates as employees of First Steps Enterprise Limited, working in our footprints@ settings. including:

• An opportunity to make a real difference for children and families
• 50% discounted childcare at our footprints@ nurseries/after school
• Continuous professional development, training and promotion opportunities
• Life insurance
• Uniform provided

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expects all staff to share this commitment. For more information about footprints@kingskids check out our Facebook page or webpage!

First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via the link below, where you can upload your CV. We will need an application form at a later stage, but for now, please upload your CV via ‘Apply Now’ link below and choose ‘Playworker’ from the drop down menu. Interviews will take place soon. No agencies, please.

Closing date: 10th October 2025.

If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Paths to Prosperity programme , the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.