Senior Playworker: Lead Creative Play & Safeguarding

Aston Mansfield

Greater London

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job description

Join our team and help deliver Breakfast, After School, and Holiday Club provision for children aged 5–14 in Newham and East London.

We’re looking for Level 2 Playworkers, Level 3 Senior Playworkers, and Sessional Playworkers (qualified and unqualified).

Newham, East London (E12)
Up to £15.77 per hour (above London Living Wage; dependent on qualifications and experience)
Term-Time and School Holidays
Additional Hours: Overtime available during term-time for family support work

Term Time

18.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
2:30pm–6:00pm
Plus 1 hour team meeting

School Holidays

39 hours per week
8:30am - 6:00pm
Plus 1 hour team meeting

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can support children’s play, learning, and development, in a safe and exciting setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and participate in a range of play activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, and creative play
Supervise children at all times, maintaining their safety, well-being, and welfare
Create a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and thrive
Set up, manage, and tidy away activity areas and equipment
Prepare and serve snacks, supporting children’s nutrition and daily routine
Build positive, professional relationships with parents, carers, and families, providing feedback at collection times
Adhere to all health and safety, safeguarding, and child protection policies and procedures
(Senior Playworkers only) Deputise for the Children’s Manager and Lead Senior Playworker; take on safeguarding lead responsibilities and wider managerial duties in their absence