Children's Play Worker - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Premier Education Group

Premier Education Group

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

WRAPAROUND CARE PLAYWORKER

Pay Rate:
£9 - £13 per hour

Hours of work:
hours Per Week available (Flexible)

Monday to Friday (term time only)

Start Date:
February 2023

Holiday Entitlement

Level 3 Childcare Qualification (Desirable)

Overtime available in school holidays

Care will be available in the after-school club every Monday to Friday in term time (breakfast club sessions may also be available).

Holiday Clubs run during half terms and for the 6-week summer holiday, but not over the Christmas period.

Premier Education are working collaboratively with primary schools to deliver exceptional before and after school care that is innovative, inspiring and above all a safe environment for all in our care.

Your role will be to provide activities in a safe, secure and fun environment, providing an outstanding service for busy parents.

Premier Education successfully run full Wraparound provision in primary schools in the Cambridge and Newmarket area. Our Premier Wraparound centres are Ofsted registered and provide high quality out of school care for the parents.

With this in mind we are looking for an outstanding applicant with experience working with children in a school environment.

This is also a great oppurtunity for students studying at college/university within the Cambridge area to gain some valuable experience working in Primary schools, if your course is linked to the education industry.

Schedules can be flexible and work around your studying hours.

Current Wrap Around venues:

University of Cambridge Primary School (Eddington)
Waterbeach Community Primary School (Waterbeach)
The Icknield Primary School (Sawston)
The Bellbird Primary School (Sawston)
Colville Primary School (Cherry Hinton)
Milton Road Primary School (Cambridge)

We are looking for:

Individuals that love working with children, are resilient and passionate about making a difference and seeing children thrive
Enthusiastic, kind wellmotivated individuals
You must be a team player that is reliable and confident working collaboratively with all members of the community.
Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Ability to use a variety of techniques to communicate with both children and adults clearly and successfully
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
Willing to undertake any relevant training including first aid and food and hygiene
Have high personal expectations and dedication to achieve the best with the children we care for
Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills, able to support children in reading writing and maths as they will be allocated time to continue with their learning during the session.
Will be able to prepare healthy snacks for the children
Participate in a range of activities with the children during sessions both inside and outside.
Be able to assist with the planning of activities, supporting and engaging with children during the sessions.
Will have a general understanding of play work principals and seven characteristics of learning

Desirable:

Appropriate Level 2 (or above) qualification (Child Care related)
Previous experience working as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar
Experience of working within a playbased setting
Ability to work on own initiative
Appropriate child protection training
Current 12hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene Certificate

Career pathway in place for staff succession, leading to more senior & management level positions.

For more information please contact Ryan Sharman on

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
£9.00-£13.00 per hour

Benefits: