Wrap Around Care Playworker

Funtastic Kids LTD; Priestwood; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

One free child place for employees

Job summary

Funtastic Kids LTD is recruiting for a Wrap Around Care Playworker for our Breakfast & After School Club at King's Academy Binfield Primary School in Bracknell. You will supervise children, lead activities and work with a team to provide a safe, engaging environment.

Role offers part-time hours with flexible shifts, paying from £9.50 to £13.50 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Safeguarding and teamwork are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Playwork or related qualification desirable/ Common Core Skills.
• GCSE English and Maths (minimum Grade C) and Food Hygiene Level 2 are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of children and run activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Work within a team of coaches and playworkers to facilitate activities.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and risk assessments are followed.
• Promote positive behaviour and communicate with parents and visitors.
• Ensure activities support language, communication and basic literacy/numeracy skills.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Good listener

Team player

Energetic

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Playwork

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

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!, 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
• 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

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
• 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
• A sense of responsibility
• Positive behaviour management
• A good sense of humour

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