Breakfast Club Playwork Childcare Assistant

Koosa Kids; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Breakfast Club Playwork Childcare Assistant in Reading. You will assist in delivering a fun and safe environment for children aged 4-11 during breakfast hours. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare settings and excellent communication skills. This part-time role requires a passion for inspiring young minds and ensuring high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Primary School, Pre-School, or Nursery.
• Ability to relate and engage with children aged 4 - 11 years.
• Clearance for an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Breakfast Club Manager in running the Breakfast Club.
• Help prepare and serve children's breakfasts.
• Maintain a safe and tidy environment for children.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Communication skills

Ability to engage with children

Job description

As a Breakfast Club Playwork Childcare Assistant, you will actively and enthusiastically assist the Breakfast Club Manager in the safe and organised running of the Breakfast Club. Following direction from the Breakfast Club Manager, you will assist in providing breakfast as well as the delivery of the scheduled programme of activities for the children attending the breakfast club. You will ensure all activities are delivered to KOOSA Kids and Ofsted standards at all times. You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore, grow, and have FUN! This is a part-time, term-time only role, working Monday to Thursday from 7.30 - 8.50am.

• Actively and enthusiastically assist the Breakfast Club Manager in the safe and organised running of the Breakfast Club at The Heights Primary School in Caversham Heights, Reading (RG4).
• Assist in the preparation, serving, and tidying away of the children's breakfasts.
• Have awareness of, and maintain sensitivity for, any children with additional needs (Physical, Behaviour, Dietary).
• Actively develop a thorough understanding of relevant Ofsted standards & KOOSA Kids internal policies & procedures, including safeguarding.
• Ensure all activity areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each day.

Would suit someone with experience of working in a Primary School, Pre-School, or Nursery, e.g., a Teaching Assistant, Early Years Educator, or Nursery Assistant, or someone looking to move into the childcare industry. You will have a passion or interest in working within a childcare, early years, or playwork setting.

Be inspirational, bringing fun and creativeness to the team. Have a fun and energetic nature. Be reliable and passionate. Be able to relate and engage with children aged between 4 - 11 years. Be a people person with fantastic communication skills. Have the ability to motivate others to deliver to the highest standard. Have the ability to be cleared for an enhanced DBS check.

Looking for a fun, rewarding job in a friendly & supportive environment where your job is to engage & inspire children? KOOSA Kids are the leading provider of fun & affordable after school club, breakfast club, and holiday club childcare and are passionate about delivering high-quality childcare. KOOSA Kids are now recruiting for a Breakfast Club Playwork Childcare Assistant at our club at The Heights Primary School in Caversham Heights, Reading (RG4).

• Outstanding, fun-filled out-of-school childcare.
• Always offered at the lowest possible price.
• Exceptional Ofsted track record with 10 clubs rated 'Outstanding'.
• Dynamic, caring & fully DBS checked staff.
• Wide range of fun-packed kids activities to suit all ages, tastes & interests.
• Exceptional Value.
• Outstanding Quality.
• Unlimited Fun.