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SCHOOL CLUB – PLAY WORKER
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and caring Play Worker to join our hard working and committed team in our successful before\afterschool club, Ark. The Ark provides a safe, inclusive and caring environment for children aged 4-11 attending our school. We are recruiting now with a view to this role starting in September.
No experience is necessary, other than a desire to work with children. Training will be given to the successful applicant as will the opportunity to shadow and work alongside long serving members of the Ark team. All Ark staff are Level 2 Food Hygiene trained, the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to undertake this training.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
1. actively working and participating under the direction of the Play Leader to provide extended opportunities for children to relax, learn and play
2. providing appropriate care, control and supervision of pupils in the Ark;
3. providing safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities;
4. helping prepare and serve breakfast / afternoon snacks;
5. ensuring that each child’s wellbeing is met and they thrive in a safe environment.
The hours for the post of Play Worker are 16.25 hours per week (3.25 hours per day) covering after school club (from 7:45am to 8:45am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm), for 5 days per week, term time only. Flexibility will be considered so please state any variations on your application form.
Pay is under the Surrey Pay Scale Grade 3, currently £24,248 per annum (pro rata to £9,188 per annum for 16.25 hours per week, term time only).
We reserve the right to alter the closing date for applications if the right applicant is apointed sooner.
Safeguarding Statement
This role will involve contact with children. Nutfield Church Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. We will follow Safer Recruitment Practice in our recruitment process and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Scheme and provide satisfactory references.