Senior After-School Play Leader

Knowledge Schools Trust; Kempston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Knowledge Schools Trust is seeking a Lead Playworker for our after-school provision in Kempston, United Kingdom. You will lead engaging activities that support children's development through play, creativity and learning, creating a safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include promoting wellbeing, building relationships with families and staff, and assisting with safeguarding and health & safety duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in schools, childcare settings or similar environments.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and child-centred attitude.
• Ability to lead activities confidently and adapt to children's needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, calm, organised and approachable.
• Understanding safeguarding and child welfare, and experience with ages 4–11.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of play, sports, craft and learning activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for children.
• Support children's wellbeing, development and enjoyment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.
• Assist with safeguarding, health & safety and record keeping.
• Support and guide less experienced playworkers within the team.

Skills

Enthusiastic and child-centred

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Patient, calm and organised

Education

Level 2/3 Playwork or Childcare

First Aid knowledge (desirable)

Job description

Knowledge Schools Trust is seeking a Lead Playworker for our after-school provision in Kempston, United Kingdom. You will lead engaging activities that support children's development through play, creativity and learning, creating a safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include promoting wellbeing, building relationships with families and staff, and assisting with safeguarding and health & safety duties.