Playleader Required - Lancaster, United Kingdom - Scotforth After School Club

Description

Job description
Scotforth After School Club aka Scotforth Playschemes has a vacancie becoming available to start from September 2023. This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional and dynamic childcare/playwork team.


Post -Playworker based at scotforth St Paul's School The post is to cover 17.5 hours term time during after school club 5 afternoons 2.30 pm - 6.00pm (Monday to Friday) and then full-time during our holiday playschemes (all half terms, 1 week at Easter & 4 weeks in the summer) 8 out of 13 weeks


Purpose of Job:

To implement safe, creative and fun play activities/ games that aim to promote children's physical, social and creative development

• To develop strong working relationships with children, staff, school and parents to maintain excellent quality care for nursery & primary school aged childrenTo prepare and provide healthy food and snacks for children in our care

Set up equipment and resources & maintain a safe play environment

• To lead a group of children aged between years, providing their daily care and support.

Desirable
Experience of working in a play based childcare setting, leading groups in sports coaching, scouts, brownies, guides, Youth work etc

• A full and relevant Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, Early Years, NNEB, BTec, Teaching Assistant or other relevant level 2 childcare qualification
• Current Pediatric First Aid Certificate (would need to train towards asap)
• Current Food Hygiene Certificate (would need to train towards asap)
• Current Safeguarding Children Training (Child protection certificate)
• Current Health and Safety Certificate

Essential:

Willing to train and develp skills to gain a nationally recognised qualification(If not qualified level 2/3)

• GCSE English or equivalent level 2 qualification
• Some knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children.(full training will be provided)
• Previous experience working in a children's service environment either paid or voluntary within the specified age range.
• Ability to organise and facilitate play activities.
• Excellent organisational skills, managing time and balancing tasks/duties. Inc, engaging effectively with children of all ages, planning and delivering activities & effective record keeping.
• Skills, interests and abilities in either Arts and Crafts, Sports, Music, Drama, Dance etc.

These need not be refined skills.
Understanding what Play is and having the ability to translate this into sound working practice.

• Having a Fun approach to inspiring children's play.
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Adaptable and willingness to embrace challenges.
• Good written and verbal communications skills in English.
• An understanding of what constitutes good quality childcare.
• A strong commitment to Equal Opportunities. Understanding issues and barriers to inclusion.
• Able to communicate well in an appropriate manner to all children within the specified age range and their parents and carers.
• Understanding the integrated play environment and a willingness and ability to work using a whole team approach.
• Keen and willing to train and develop skills and embrace opportunity.

DBS checks and two references will be required

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£10.00 to £11.00 per hour


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: per week


Salary:
£10.00-£11.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Primary school

COVID-19 considerations:
All covid protective measure are in place throughout the setting.


Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2023

Expected start date: 04/09/2023