Playworker

Archbishoptempletrust; Bradshaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy team

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Archbishoptempletrust is seeking a dedicated staff member for its after-school club in England. The role requires working with children aged 4-11, providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment, and collaborating with school staff and families.

The successful candidate will plan creative play, support emotional well-being, and promote inclusive practices within a supportive team. Desirable certificates include first aid, safeguarding or food hygiene.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children aged 4-11 years.
• Understanding diverse needs of children and families.
• Ability to plan and deliver creative, high-quality play and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and provide emotional support.
• Commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Good communication with parents, children and school staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Sound judgement, common sense, and initiative.
• Sufficient English to ensure children's well-being.
• Desirable: first aid, food hygiene or safeguarding certificates.

Skills

Experience with children 4-11

Good communication with parents

Team work

Encourage positive behaviour

Inclusive environment

English language proficiency

Initiative

Job description

Requirements

• has experience of working with children aged 4-11years old
• understands the varied needs of children and their families
• can plan and deliver creative high quality play care and opportunities
• can encourage positive behaviour and provide emotional support for children
• provides equal opportunities for all children creating an inclusive environment
• creates a safe and welcoming environment
• has good communication skills with parents, children and school staff
• is able to work effectively as part of a team
• has sound judgement, common sense and lots of initiative
• has sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
• Desirable: has first aid, food hygiene or safeguarding certificates

What the school offers its staff We can offer:

• a happy, caring and inclusive club with supportive and dedicated school leaders and staff
• children who are polite and well mannered
• a commitment to high quality professional development
• the opportunity to work as part of an enthusiastic and supportive team