Lead Playworker
Monday to Friday 14:30 – 18:00 - 17.5 hours per week.
£13-£14 per hour
Aylesbury HP20 2DB
Job summary:
We are looking for an excellent Leader to support a fantastic childcare’s wraparound provision at Elmhurst School. The Leader will provide play care within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures. They will lead the day to day running of the club, including face to face delivery, with support from the Manager, Administrator and the Director.
Working relationships:
* Children attending the club and their parents or carers
* Club management, club staff and volunteers
* Schools, childcare and play organisations, registering authorities
Main duties include:
* Planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment, meeting the EYFS framework.
* Providing comprehensive care for the children
* Providing support and supervision to playworkers and volunteers.
* Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
* Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
* Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures, and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Essential qualities
* Experience working with children with SEND.
* Experience of working with 4 to 14 year olds
* Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
* Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate leadership skills
* Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children
Personable, loveable and passionate about children and childcare