Childcare Practitioner

School's Out Centres Limited; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare service in England is seeking a part-time childcare practitioner for their breakfast club and after school care. The ideal candidate should have a fun and positive personality, enjoy engaging in arts and crafts, and have a good understanding of GIRFEC. Responsibilities include escorting children, planning activities, and providing healthy snacks. Hours are Monday to Friday during term time, with holiday availability. Competitive pay of £12.21 - £12.40 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of GIRFEC and SHANARRI indicators.
• Experience in an out of school care environment is advantageous.
• Enthusiasm for arts and crafts and outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Escort the children to and from school.
• Plan and organise activities with the children.
• Provide healthy snacks.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and up to date.
• Support arts and crafts and outdoor play.

Skills

Fun personality

Enthusiastic

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

We have a position available for a childcare practitioner in our breakfast club and after school care service. We are a well-established, busy out-of-school care service and the ideal candidate would have a fun, enthusiastic and positive personality.

As well as providing a safe and secure environment, your main duties will include escorting the children to and from school, planning and organising activities with the children, the provision of healthy snacks, as well as ensuring relevant paper work is complete and up to date. You should enjoy arts and crafts, active games and activities, outdoor play and have an appetite for creating memorable play experiences.

A good understanding of GIRFEC and the SHANARRI indicators, UNCRC and the play work principles is desirable. Experience within an out of school care environment would be advantageous although not essential as training, support and guidance will be provided.

The position is for breakfast club (1 hour per morning) and after school care (3.5 hours per afternoon).

Salary: £12.21 - £12.40 per hour (Qualification Determined)

Job type: Part time

Responsibilities

• Escort the children to and from school
• Plan and organise activities with the children
• Provide healthy snacks
• Ensure relevant paperwork is complete and up to date
• Support arts and crafts, active games, outdoor play and creating memorable play experiences

Hours

Term Time: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 9:00am and 2:30pm to 6:00pm

Holidays: We operate for 5 weeks of school holidays and all successful applicants are expected to be available during these times.

Qualifications

Desirable: A good understanding of GIRFEC and the SHANARRI indicators, UNCRC and the play work principles. Experience in an out of school care environment is advantageous though training, support and guidance will be provided.