Childcare Practitioner

Worcestershire County Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council's Hagley Wrap Around Care Club at Hagley Primary School in Hagley, Worcestershire, seeks a Childcare Practitioner for part-time hours (breakfast and after-school sessions). You will provide quality playcare, support development, and work with a team to create a welcoming environment for children.

The role requires enthusiasm, reliability, and a commitment to safeguarding. DBS check is required or willingness to undergo one; flexible, energetic candidates will thrive

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills essential.
• Enjoy working with children and show initiative.
• Committed to providing high quality, enjoyable experiences for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality playcare to children and support social, emotional and physical development.
• Deliver childcare activities and maintain a safe, secure environment.
• Work as part of a team to move the club forward and engage with parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Quality childcare experience

High expectations & flexibility

Safety & safeguarding

Childcare activities delivery

Job description

Job Title: Childcare Practitioner

Salary: £14,901 - £15,137 per annum

Hours: Upto 23.75 hours per week

Location: Hagley Primary School

Job Type: Part-time

Language: English (Required)

Closing date: 4th December 2026

Application Closing Date: 4th December 2026

Interview date: TBC

Anticipated Interview Date: TBC

Hours of work: We are open to applications for both breakfast club (7.30am-9.00am) and afterschool club (3.00pm-6.00pm)

Hagley Wrap Around Care Club provides a breakfast and afterschool provision for children attending Hagley Primary School. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Childcare Practitioners to work as part of our team in the After School Club. You will be providing quality playcare for children and be supporting their social, emotional and physical development, including those children with special educational needs. We are committed to all our children achieving their full potential across the expanding range of opportunities we offer them. We would like to recruit an individual who is passionate about working with children, who will contribute to this ethos and be proactive in moving the Club forward.

The successful candidate will:

• have good interpersonal skills
• enjoy working with children and show initiative
• be committed to providing children with a high quality and enjoyable experience
• have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
• know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment
• have experience in delivering childcare activities

In addition you will:

• have lots of energy and patience
• demonstrate good communication skills
• have a positive, hardworking attitude
• be able to work within a team
• be committed to inclusion and equality
• be DBS checked or willing to undergo a check

We can offer:

• confident, well behaved children
• enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff
• positive and supportive parents
• training and development opportunities

Benefits:

Please see attached Benefits List

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.