Casual Breakfast & After School Playworker - Andover SP11

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ludgershall; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Casual/bank contract

Holiday pay

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group is seeking a Casual Breakfast & After School Playworker to support our school club in Andover. You will help supervise children, deliver engaging activities, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment during morning and after-school sessions.

Casual/bank position with flexible hours, up to 20 hours per week. Prior childcare experience is desirable but not essential, and DBS clearance is required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Reliable, responsible and proactive.
• Energetic and creative.
• Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing.
• Able to create a fun, safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise children in a safe, positive and inclusive environment.
• Help deliver fun activities including sports, games, arts & crafts and creative play.
• Encourage children's participation, independence and positive behaviour.
• Support children during arrival, activities, mealtimes and collection.
• Prepare and provide refreshments.
• Assist with setting up and packing away.
• Complete sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures.
• Complete relevant accident and incident documentation.
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, colleagues and school staff.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment at all times.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Proactive

Energetic

Creative

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

Casual Breakfast & After School Playworker - Andover SP11

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

Junior Adventures Group

Ludgershall Castle Primary School, Andover, SP11 9RB
Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
Casual / Bank Contract | Flexible Hours
7:30am–8:30am & 3:00pm–6:00pm | Up to 20 hours per week

Love working with children? Looking for flexible work?

We're looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable Playworkers to join our Breakfast & After School Club team on a casual/bank basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible childcare work around other commitments, with shifts available to help cover:

Staff sickness
Staff holidays and annual leave
Busier sessions
Additional staffing requirements

You'll help create a safe, fun and welcoming environment where children can play, learn, make friends and enjoy a variety of activities.

Up to 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, depending on the needs of the club and your availability.

As this is a casual/bank position, you will not necessarily be required to work all sessions. Shifts will be offered according to the needs of the club and your availability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and supervise children in a safe, positive and inclusive environment
• Help deliver fun activities including sports, games, arts & crafts and creative play
• Encourage children's participation, independence and positive behaviour
• Support children during arrival, activities, mealtimes and collection
• Prepare and provide refreshments
• Assist with setting up and packing away
• Complete sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures
• Complete relevant accident and incident documentation
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, colleagues and school staff
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment at all times

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are:

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

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

This role could suit candidates with experience as a:

• Playworker
• Teaching Assistant
• Activity Leader
• Sports Coach
• Youth Worker
• Nursery Assistant

What's in it for you?

Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
Casual / bank contract
Up to 20 hours per week available
Flexible working opportunities
Choose shifts around your availability
Opportunities to cover sickness, annual leave and busy sessions
Potential for additional work during school holidays
Paid training and ongoing development
Supportive and friendly team
Gain valuable childcare experience

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 visit: Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 join our bank team?

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

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