Playworker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carshalton; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & wellbeing package

Flexible hours

PedTech tools

Supportive community

Descripción de la vacante

Leo Academy Trust is seeking a Casual Playworker to plan and run engaging activities for primary pupils, set up welcoming play spaces, and support wraparound care across Cheam Common Junior Academy. You will serve snacks, monitor safety, and assist with holidays and short-term absence coverage.

Applicants should have childcare experience, DBS clearance, and be able to communicate effectively with children and parents in a friendly, calm manner.

Formación

• Patience, flexibility and genuine enjoyment of working with children.
• Sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to stay calm when things get busy.
• Strong communication with a friendly, customer-focused approach.
• Basic IT skills for simple tasks on computers or handheld devices.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and run play activities for primary-aged children.
• Set up safe play areas and equipment.
• Prepare and serve snacks and refreshments.
• Support children to develop socially and emotionally through play.
• Talk with children about worries or concerns and offer support.
• Manage fair behaviour and deal with minor injuries and emergencies.
• Build relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Cover short-term staff absence across the Trust.
• Staff the holiday club during school holidays.
• Work under the guidance of the Wraparound Care team leader.

Conocimientos

Patience

Flexibility

Child engagement

Sensitivity

Calm under pressure

Communication

Basic IT

Educación

NVQ Level 2 Playwork

Descripción del empleo

Casual playworker post with Leo Academy Trust, covering short-term absence across the Trust and staffing its holiday club at Cheam Common Junior Academy. The work centres on planning play for primary-aged pupils, setting up safe play spaces, serving snacks and supporting children through wraparound care. Hours are flexible on a casual contract, spanning breakfast and after-school sessions and school holidays. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and run play activities for primary-aged children
• Set up play areas and equipment so they are safe and inviting
• Prepare and serve snacks and refreshments
• Support children to develop socially and emotionally through play
• Talk with children about worries or concerns and offer support
• Manage fair behaviour and deal with minor injuries and emergencies
• Build relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Cover short-term staff absence across the Trust
• Staff the holiday club at Cheam Common Junior Academy during school holidays
• Work under the guidance of the Wraparound Care team leader

Experience

• Proven experience of working in a childcare or play provision

Skills & knowledge

• Patience, flexibility and genuine enjoyment of working with children
• Sensitivity and understanding
• Ability to stay calm when things get busy
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, customer-focused approach
• Basic IT skills for simple tasks on computers or handheld devices

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Confirmed identity and right to work in the UK
• Overseas checks where applicable
• Satisfactory references with all employment gaps explained
• Online searches for shortlisted candidates

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 2 in Playwork

What’s offered

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing package for all staff
• Flexible hours that fit around other commitments
• PedTech and Google tools designed to reduce admin workload
• Supportive, inclusive community with a clear team ethos