Casual Breakfast and After school Playworker - Earley, Reading RG6

Junioradventuresgroup; Reading; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Flexible casual/bank contract

Paid training and development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group is seeking a casual Playworker/Activity Leader for Aldryngton Primary School in Reading. You will deliver age-appropriate activities during Breakfast Club and After School Club, creating a safe and welcoming environment.

Flexible term-time hours with potential for more shifts during holidays; DBS checks and safeguarding procedures apply. Up to 22.5 hours/week, with opportunities to increase hours for holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in childcare, education, coaching, playwork, youth work or a similar environment would be an advantage.
• All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding measures will be followed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, engaging activities including sports, games, arts & crafts and creative play.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for every child.
• Supervise children and encourage participation, positive behaviour and independence.
• Set up and pack away activities, equipment and play spaces.
• Prepare and provide refreshments while maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures.
• Complete accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Maintain relevant accident, incident and other required 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.
• Help children have fun, stay active and enjoy their time at the club.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Team player

Confident communication

Safeguarding

Job description

CASUAL BREAKFAST & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PLAYWORKER / ACTIVITY LEADER

Aldryngton Primary School, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HR

Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay

Casual / Bank Contract | Term-Time Cover

Monday-Friday | 7:30am-9:00am & 3:00pm-6:00pm

Up to 22.5 hours per week, depending on cover requirements

Start Date: ASAP

Love working with children? Looking for flexible work?

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Casual Playworker / Activity Leader to join our Breakfast & After School Club team at Aldryngton Primary School.

This is a casual/bank role, with shifts offered to provide cover for:

• Staff sickness
• Staff holidays and annual leave
• Busier sessions and additional staffing needs

As this is a casual position, hours are not guaranteed and you will not necessarily work every session. However, there may be opportunities to move into more regular/permanent hours when they become available in the future.

Club Hours

Breakfast Club: 7:30am - 9:00am

After School Club: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Up to 22.5 hours per week during term time, depending on the needs of the club and your availability.

Want More Hours During the School Holidays?

There is also the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during school holidays, subject to availability.

Holiday Club operational hours are: 8:30am - 5:30pm

A great option if you're looking for flexible term-time work with the potential to increase your hours during the school holidays.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities including sports, games, arts & crafts and creative play
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for every child
• Supervise children and encourage participation, positive behaviour and independence
• Set up and pack away activities, equipment and play spaces
• Prepare and provide refreshments while maintaining high hygiene standards
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures
• Complete accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Maintain relevant accident, incident and other required 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
• Help children have fun, stay active and enjoy their time at the club

What We’re Looking For

• Caring, enthusiastic and approachable
• Reliable, responsible and proactive
• Creative, energetic and happy to get involved
• Passionate about working with children
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Confident communicating with children and adults
• Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Experience in childcare, education, coaching, playwork, youth work or a similar environment would be an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
• Flexible casual/bank contract
• Up to 22.5 hours per week during term time, subject to cover requirements
• Opportunity for more regular/permanent hours when available
• Potential for up to 40 hours per week during school holidays
• Monday to Friday - no weekends
• Family-friendly working hours
• Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Discounted wraparound school care and Holiday Clubs, where applicable
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• Supportive and friendly team environment

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding

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.

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.

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