Wrap-Around Care And Activities Playworker

Teacheroo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Teacheroo is seeking enthusiastic Wrap-around Care and Activities Playworkers for their Junior School and Nursery in Edinburgh. This role involves creating a safe and engaging environment for children aged 2-11, with responsibilities including planning activities and ensuring child welfare. The successful candidates will join a supportive team and can expect professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Access to onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted health insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 2-11.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Knowledge of child protection guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for children in a safe environment.
• Support with the planning of age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

Wrap-around Care and Activities Playworker

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Education Region: Scotland Location: Edinburgh Salary Description: The EA Wrap-Around and Holiday Team Scale, depending on qualifications, experience and role. Salary Posted: 09/07/2025 Recruiter: Teacheroo Job Ref: schooltalent/TP/119/1978

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Wrap-around Care and Activities playworkers to work in our Junior School and Nursery Wrap-Around Care team.These roles involve ensuring a safe, engaging and supportive environment for children aged 2-11 years after school. The successful candidates will support the development, wellbeing, and learning of children in line with the Curriculum for Excellence and the principles of GIFREC (Getting It Right For Every Child).These roles are term-time only and are offered on a part-time basis, ideally working Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 5:30pm. There may be the opportunity for additional hours during the school holidays. Package DescriptionThe school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.Our reward package includes:Generous Defined Contribution Pension SchemeAccess to onsite gymEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailersThe roles are available from August subject to confirmation of PVG scheme membership.Main ResponsibilitiesThe following makes up the key elements of the job, but this is not an exhaustive list of all tasks.Provide high-quality care for children in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environmentSupport with the planning of, and deliver, a range of age-appropriate, engaging activities that promote play, creativity, wellbeing and social developmentEnsure the health, safety and welfare of all children in your care in line with Child Protection and Health and Safety guidelinesBuild positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, promoting a welcoming, inclusive and supportive ethosPromote positive behaviour and role model respectful interactions in line with the School’s Positive Behaviour PolicyContribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of wrap-around care provisionMaintain accurate records such as registers, care plans and ensure any incidents are reported as requiredEnsure compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations and national childcare standardsParticipate in ongoing professional learning and developmentThe Ideal CandidateThe successful post holder will be: Someone who gets joy from working with young childrenBe well organised and adaptableAble to build a rapport with young children, team members and parentsEnjoy working as part of a team but also able to work under own initiativePatient and sensitiveAble to stay calm in challenging situations Diplomatic. Use good judgement to make positive, quick decisions when necessaryDiscreet and ensure confidentiality is protectedA great communicatorAbout the school/organisationThe Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.

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