Funtastic Kids LTD is dedicated to providing exceptional Holiday Camps and Wrap Around Childcare services for children aged 4-13 across primary schools in Berkshire. Our mission is to create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Summary
Looking for a role to fit round your studies?
Funtastic Kids is currently recruiting Playworkers for our Breakfast & After School Clubs in Wokingham and Lower Earley. Locations include the following primary schools: Emmbrook Infants, St Cecilia’s CE, Hawthorns, and Loddon.
Hours of Work
Monday - Friday
Various hours: 7:30am - 9am and/or 3pm - 6pm. Flexible and part time options to suit you
Hourly Rate
£9.50*- £13.50, dependent on qualifications and experience
*For applicants aged 17
Why Join Us?
- Join a friendly and supportive team that will show you the ropes
- Learn while you earn with training opportunities and a route to a career in childcare
- Extra hours available in the school holidays at our holiday camps
- One free child place for employees
Job Purpose
- To supervise groups of children and run activities as directed by the supervisor e.g. arts/crafts activities or sporting activities depending on experience
- To work within a team of coaches and playworkers to facilitate the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the club or camp, taking into account their different needs
- To ensure safeguarding policies are followed
- To ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to
- To support and demonstrate fair and acceptable behaviour in the club or camp, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills
- To communicate appropriately with parents and visitors
- To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company’s expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language, communication and basic literacy and numeracy skills
- To ensure the club setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the club under the direction of the club supervisor
Safeguarding Statement
- Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in
- Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the camp setting
Skills
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children
- Good observation skills
- Understanding of open-ended questioning
- Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale
- Confidentiality at all times
- Willingness to develop their own understanding of Child Development/ Playwork/ Coaching through training
- Work well within a team to promote positive outcomes for children
Experience
- Some experience of working with children in a school or play setting
Qualifications
- Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C
- Food Hygiene Level 2
Personal Qualities
- Calm under pressure, patient, adaptable and energetic
- A caring and positive attitude
- A good listener and sensitive to children’s needs
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Wrap Around Care Playworkers in Wokingham employer: Funtastic Kids LTD
At Funtastic Kids, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for our Early Years Supervisor at King's Academy Oakwood in Bracknell. Our team-oriented culture fosters professional growth through regular training and performance management, ensuring that every staff member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. With competitive pay and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, you will find a rewarding career that values your contributions and encourages creativity in planning engaging activities for our young attendees.
