Wrap Around Care Playworker

Funtastic Kids Ltd; Binfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career in childcare

Extra hours in school holidays

One free child place

Job summary

Funtastic Kids Ltd in Bracknell is seeking a dedicated Wrap Around Care Playworker to join our Breakfast & After School Club at King's Academy Binfield Primary School. You will support foundation age children with engaging activities and ensure a safe, cheerful environment before and after school.

You'll supervise groups, help run arts, crafts, and sport activities, follow safeguarding policies, and communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years, Playwork or Learning Support Assistant experience/ Sports Coaching desirable/ Common Core Skills
• Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of children and run activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Work within a team of coaches and playworkers to facilitate activities and promote enjoyment and play.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are followed.
• Ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to.
• Support and demonstrate fair and acceptable behaviour in the club, promoting respect and social skills.
• Communicate with parents and visitors.
• Promote language, communication and basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Keep the club setting clean and hygienic.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Open-ended questioning

Confidentiality

Child development/Playwork training

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Playwork

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Join our growing team! We’re seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Wrap Around Care Playworker for our Breakfast & After School Club at King's Academy Binfield Primary School in Bracknell!

Hours of Work:

Breakfast Club: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 8:45am

After School Club: Monday - Friday, 3:15pm - 6pm

Various hours and part time considered.

Rate of Pay: From £9.50 - £13.50 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience

Why Join Us?

• Join a friendly and supportive team that will show you the ropes
• Learn while you earn with training opportunities and a route to a career in childcare
• Extra hours available in the school holidays at our holiday camps
• One free child place for employees

Job Purpose

To support the Foundation Age/Early Years children that attend our clubs.

• To supervise groups of children and run activities as directed by the supervisor e.g. arts/crafts activities or sporting activities depending on experience
• To work within a team of coaches and playworkers to facilitate the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the club or camp, taking into account their different needs
• To ensure safeguarding policies are followed
• To ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to
• To support and demonstrate fair and acceptable behaviour in the club or camp, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills
• To communicate appropriately with parents and visitors
• To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company's expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language, communication and basic literacy and numeracy skills
• To ensure the club setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the club under the direction of the club supervisor

Safeguarding Statement

We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously, and we work hard to make sure our organisation has effective safeguarding systems in place. We expect everyone working in the organisation to share a common objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to:

• Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in
• Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the camp setting

Skills

• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children
• Good observation skills
• Understanding of open-ended questioning
• Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale
• Confidentiality at all times
• Willingness to develop their own understanding of Child Development/ Playwork/ Coaching through training
• Work well within a team to promote positive outcomes for children

Experience

• Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years, Playwork or Learning Support Assistant experience/ Sports Coaching desirable/ Common Core Skills
• Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Personal Qualities

• Calm under pressure, patient, adaptable and energetic
• A caring and positive attitude
• A good listener and sensitive to children’s needs