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Wraparound care practitioner

Edinburgh
Permanent
Care practitioner
Posted: 10 September
Offer description

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint Wraparound Care Practitioners to support children and young people in the creation of a space, in which they can play.



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To apply, please click the Apply for this job button. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you would like the role, addressed to Mr Brendon Reid, Care Manager.



Main Responsibilities:

To help create a safe and stimulating environment, that provides children with opportunities to play and develop



Ensure the care and well-being of the children who attend

Actively participate in the planning and evaluation of activities



Encourage and support the children to direct their own play



To support group activities with children, encouraging co-operation and communication between children



To set out and put away equipment each afternoon, complying with the school Health and Safety policy. This includes folding tables, benches, home corner kitchen, rugs, boxes and toys and games. Large heavier items should be carried by 2 staff.



To assists in the preparation and delivery of snacks



To participate in regular supervision, team meetings and training courses as required



To act as a positive role model, upholding the school ethos and values



To ensure positive relationships with other children and adults



Comply with and implement the necessary childcare and Health and Safety regulations



To have a sound understanding of both local and national initiatives and policies relating to childcare





Ideal Candidate:

Essential Criteria:

* Required to hold appropriate qualification in order to be compliant with SSSC registration as a Practitioner in the day care of children
* Requirement to register with the SSSC within a 6 month timescale
* Excellent Team working ability
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* Initiative
* Resilience
* Flexibility and adaptability to work with different age ranges across Junior School
* Satisfactory level of physical fitness - to enable full personal participation and engagement with children whilst undertaking activities e.g. obstacle course, tennis, swimming or other similar activities requiring stamina, physical ability, coordination and strength.

Desirable Criteria:

* Previous demonstrable experience of working with children, ideally within an educational environment.
* Creative and imaginative ability
* A specialist knowledge, skill or interest to be used for the education, enjoyment, learning and furtherance of child development e.g. sports coaching, a foreign language, dressmaking etc.










Package Description:

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh



Contract Type: Permanent



Hours of work: Term time 2:30pm to 6pm and a minimum of 30 hours during school holidays.



Benefits: Seven weeks annual leave (two to be taken at Christmas and New Year, automatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)

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