Childcare Practitioner - Newton Mearns, United Kingdom - Primary PlayCare
2 weeks ago
Description
Childcare Practitioner-Out of School Care
Primary Playcare Ltd is a private organisation providing Out of School Care to over 400 children across our Out of School Clubs in East Renfrewshire and Glasgow city centre.
We are looking for applicants who are fun, outgoing personality, reliable and have a natural ability to engage effectively with primary school aged children.
The hours of work will be:
Breakfast Club (7.30am - 9.00am) Monday to Friday
After School Club (2.30pm - 6.00pm) Monday to Friday
Term Time Only (25.5 hour per week)
Duties include:
- The safe drop off/collection of children at the beginning and end of the school day
- Engaging with the children during play and participating in activities
- Working with the children to plan fun, imaginative & interesting activities and to evaluate these activities afterwards
- Setting up the play area at the start of the session & clearing away at the end
- Preparing breakfast & afternoon snack for the children
- Building positive relationships with the children and their parents/carers
- Ensuring the children's safety at all times and supporting the children to manage risk in their play choices
- Key Worker responsibility for up to 20 children and completion of children's individual care plans
- Ensuring that the children voices are heard by listening to their views and giving them opportunities to contribute to the operations of the club
- Following the professional standards, policies and procedures as outlined by the Company, The Care Inspectorate and SSSC to ensure that a quality service is provided.
Experience/Qualifications Required:
- Previous experience in a childcare setting (Early Years or Out of School Care) would be advantageous however we will also take on board your experience in the voluntary sector or personal background.
- Ideally you will hold an SVQ Level 3 in either Playwork/CCLD or HNC in Childcare, or willing to work towards a relevant qualification
Benefits:
- We are a Scottish Living Wage Accredited Employer. We also offer additional payment enhancement for Breakfast club hours.
- 29 days holiday each year (calculated prorata for employees working less than 5 days)
- Termtime only.
- Company Pension Scheme operated through Legal & General.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo PVG checks, be able to provide 2 references who will be able to vouch for your employment record and/or good character and be required to be registered with SSSC at Practitioner Level or register within 6 months of appointment to post.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£9.50-£10.92 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Renfrewshire, G46 7HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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