Lead Playworker

Knowledge Schools Trust; Kempston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Knowledge Schools Trust is seeking a Lead Playworker for our after-school provision in Kempston, United Kingdom. You will lead engaging activities that support children's development through play, creativity and learning, creating a safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include promoting wellbeing, building relationships with families and staff, and assisting with safeguarding and health & safety duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in schools, childcare settings or similar environments.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and child-centred attitude.
• Ability to lead activities confidently and adapt to children's needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, calm, organised and approachable.
• Understanding safeguarding and child welfare, and experience with ages 4–11.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of play, sports, craft and learning activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for children.
• Support children's wellbeing, development and enjoyment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.
• Assist with safeguarding, health & safety and record keeping.
• Support and guide less experienced playworkers within the team.

Skills

Enthusiastic and child-centred

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Patient, calm and organised

Education

Level 2/3 Playwork or Childcare

First Aid knowledge (desirable)

Job description

As our Lead Playworker, you will play a key role in the smooth running of our after-school provision, leading engaging activities that support children's development through play, creativity and learning.

You will:

• Lead a range of exciting play, sports, craft and learning activities
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for children
• Support children's wellbeing, development and enjoyment
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and school staff
• Assist with safeguarding, health & safety and record keeping requirements
• Support and guide less experienced playworkers within the team

• Has experience working with children in schools, childcare settings, holiday clubs or similar environments
• Is enthusiastic, energetic and child-centred
• Can lead activities confidently and adapt to children's needs
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is patient, calm, organised and approachable
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child welfare, Experience working with children aged 4-11
• Ability to lead groups and manage activities effectively
• Understanding of child development and play opportunities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Desirable

• Level 2 or Level 3 Playwork, Childcare or equivalent qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
• First Aid knowledge or willingness to undertake training