Location: George Watson's College, Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent
Rate of Pay: £13.45 - £14.63 per hour
Hours of work: Term time 2:30pm to 6pm and a minimum of 30 hours per week during school holidays.
Benefits: Eight weeks annual leave (two to be taken at Christmas and New Year, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school's fitness club), access to a wide range of employee benefits.
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.
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
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.
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Wraparound Care Practitioners employer: ISC group
Westminster School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its staff, offering a collaborative work culture where every team member is valued. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have access to numerous opportunities for advancement while contributing to a vibrant educational environment in the heart of London. The school's dedication to fostering a supportive atmosphere makes it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in education.
