Job Description
Main duties include:
* Planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
* Providing comprehensive care for the children.
* Providing support and supervision to playworkers and volunteers.
* Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
* Proving food and refreshment and ensuring that hygiene and health and safety standards are met.
* Administering first aid where necessary.
* Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
* Holding staff meeting and conducting regular reviews and appraisals for staff.
* Administration and record keeping, including staff and child records, financial records, ordering and purchasing and working within an agreed budget,
* Developing and maintaining good communication with all members of the community including parents/carers, children, Extended Services Manager, Headteacher and other organisations.
* Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
* Monitoring and maintain a health, safety and secure environment.
* Working within the framework of Albion Primary School’s policy and procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Essential qualities:
* Appropriate Level 3 qualification in Playworker, Childcare, or equivalent or willing to undergo training
* Experience working with 3-11-year olds
* Proven leadership skills
* Excellent communication skills
* At least two years’ experience of working within a childcare setting
* Experience of budgeting
* Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
* Appropriate child protection training
* Current First Aid certificate and Food Hygiene certificate
* An understanding of Safeguarding Hollydale Primary School is a popular 1 form entry school located in South-East London. Extended Services is a happy, inclusive and creative place to be where children are cared for and participate in many exciting activities.