Playworker - After School Club

Derbyshire County Council; Bonsall CP; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic after-school club assistant to join our new club at a local school. You'll work daily after school from 3.00pm to 6.00pm, supporting the Club Lead with day-to-day operations and supervising children.

You'll help plan and deliver age-appropriate play activities, perhaps sports, crafts and games, prepare snacks and drinks, and assist with registers and first aid.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in play or educational settings.
• Knowledge of appropriate play activities, sports, crafts, stories and songs.
• Food hygiene certificate, or willingness to complete.
• First aid certificate, or willingness to complete.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Warm, friendly, imaginative and fun personality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver play activities suitable for the age group.
• Lead activities such as sports, crafts and games.
• Supervise children and ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Prepare snacks and drinks.
• Support day-to-day tasks including administering first aid, checking registers and preparing activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Play activities planning

Food hygiene certificate

First aid certificate

Health and safety

Warm and friendly

Job description

The successful candidate will join us as soon as possible, you will work each school day, after school. Hours expected to be 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Whilst this is a fixed term contract for 12 months, we hope to extend as we develop the club. The is a great opportunity to join a warm and friendly team. About the role:- Working alongside the After School Club Lead, you will support and assist in the day to day operation of the after-school club. The club is new for our school and we currently welcome 10 / 15 children each day. With your help, increasing our numbers and developing the club through the year. You will help to plan, organise and deliver play activities, which are interesting, fun and appropriate for the age group. You will lead activities, perhaps sports, crafts and games. You will supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing whilst attending the club. You will prepare snacks and drinks, and support the Club Lead with day to day tasks such as administering first aid, checking registers, preparing activities.

• A school that is committed to the importance of education and believes in developing children's curiosity and love of learning.
• An opportunity to be part of a new project, developing the club alongside the Club Lead, working together and implementing your ideas.
• An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our children, supporting families in the community.
• An interesting, and varied role, perhaps suitable for those looking for an additional role or a step into an educational setting.
• An exciting opportunity to join our caring and friendly team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

• Have experience working with children in a play or educational setting and/or hold a relevant qualification.
• Have knowledge of appropriate play activities, sports, games, crafts, stories, songs and dance etc.
• Have a food hygiene certificate, or willing to complete.
• Have a first aid certificate, or willing to complete.
• A basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Be warm, friendly, imaginative, and fun!