Play Worker Monday To Friday, 1.30Pm-5.45Pm, Term-Time Only

Teacheroo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Edinburgh is seeking an enthusiastic Playworker to join their team. The role involves facilitating high standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care through play in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and the willingness to register with SSSC. This position offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with an emphasis on community engagement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance (37 days minimum)

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay

Family friendly policies

Annual review and opportunities for training

Travel to work schemes

School Fee Remission

Employee Assistance programme

Involvement in the wider school community

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar environment would be advantageous.
• You must be a member or willing to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a stimulating and inclusive play environment where every child feels valued.
• Facilitate high standards of care through play.
• Work as part of the WAC team to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Playworker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children and dedicated to facilitating a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care through play. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a stimulating and inclusive play environment where every child feels valued.

The Playworker is part of the Heriot's Wrap Around Care (WAC) team which delivers care for up to 120 children throughout the year outside of school hours and during holiday periods. Playworkers work as a team to ensure the smooth, day-to-day functioning of the WAC in accordance with WAC policies.

Main Responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for full details.

Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience within a similar environment would be advantageous.

You must be a member or willing to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus.

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC#removed#.

Package Description:

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of school - distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (37 days minimum)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.