Little Lagooners Play Worker - Bank Staff

Blenheim Schools; Fareham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch during term time

School fee discount

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Meoncross School in Hampshire is seeking a Little Lagooners Play Worker to join as bank staff. This role offers flexible hours on a zero-hour contract to support children aged 2.5 to 11 with engaging activities and outings.

As part of Blenheim Schools Group, you will work with a caring, enthusiastic team in a supportive environment and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils. GCSEs in Maths and English are required and a passion for working with children is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Flexible bank work to fit around your availability.
• A fun, active and rewarding working environment.
• Valuable experience working with children aged 2.5 to 11 years.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and confidence.
• Supportive and friendly team atmosphere.
• The chance to make a real difference to children's lives.

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)

Job description

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Job Title: Little Lagooners Play Worker - Bank Staff

Location: Meoncross School, 65 Burnt House Lane, Hampshire, PO14 2EF

Hours: 0 Hour contract

Salary: £13.25 Per Hour

Contract: Bank

About The School - Meoncross

At Meoncross School, we believe that education should inspire curiosity, build confidence and prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing world. Located on the beautiful south coast, we are a thriving independent school for children from Nursery through to Year 11, where academic excellence is balanced with outstanding pastoral care and a genuine sense of community.

Our distinctive Coastal Education curriculum takes full advantage of our unique location, enriching learning through environmental awareness, outdoor experiences and meaningful connections with the local community. We encourage pupils to think creatively, develop resilience and become responsible global citizens, while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

The wellbeing of our pupils and staff is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued, listened to and empowered to achieve their potential. We recognise that happy, motivated staff are essential to providing the very best education for our pupils, and we actively promote professional development, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance.

As part of Blenheim Schools Group, we combine the warmth and personal approach of a close-knit school community with the opportunities, expertise and support of a wider educational organisation. If you are passionate about education, share our commitment to excellence and wellbeing, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome your application.

Role Purpose

Looking for a role that fits around your studies, family commitments, or other work?

Do you love inspiring children, getting involved in activities, and creating memorable experiences? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for energetic, caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our Little Lagooners team on a bank basis. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants flexible work that is genuinely rewarding.

No two days are the same. One day you might be helping children build dens outdoors, taking part in sports and games, or leading arts and crafts activities. The next, you'll be supporting children to make new friends, learn new skills, and grow in confidence. Every session is packed with fun, creativity and opportunities to make a positive difference.

Whether you're studying education or childcare, looking to gain experience working with children, returning to work, or already have experience in a similar role, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Flexible bank work to fit around your availability
• A fun, active and rewarding working environment
• Valuable experience working with children aged 2.5 to 11 years
• Opportunities to develop your skills and confidence
• Supportive and friendly team atmosphere
• The chance to make a real difference to children's lives

What Will You Bring

• GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent) required
• Enthusiastic, positive and passionate about working with children
• Reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a team
• A confident communicator who can build great relationships
• Organised and able to adapt to different activities and age groups
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits

• Lunch during term time
• School fee discount
• Shopping discounts

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescale.