At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver fun play opportunities while ensuring children's safety and well-being.
- Company: Hollydale Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive community-focused school.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for training and development.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to providing quality care and exciting activities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying a creative work atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Playwork or Childcare, plus experience with children aged 3-11.
The predicted salary is between 12000 - 18000 £ per year.
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.
- Providing food and refreshments 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 meetings 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 maintaining 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.
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Hollydale Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a supportive work culture that values collaboration and communication. Located in vibrant South-East London, the school provides a unique chance to engage with the community and contribute to the holistic development of children aged 3-11 in a safe and caring setting.
