This is a term-time play worker post at Shoreham Village School, supervising children in the after school club. The work centres on caring for and supervising a designated group of pupils during extended provision sessions, and getting them safely between the club and school. It is a short, fixed weekly commitment: 2.40 hours a week on Tuesdays only, across 38 weeks of the year. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 5 January 2026.
What the job involves
- Supervise and care for children in extended provision sessions
- Look after a designated group of children as assigned by the manager
- Promote children's wellbeing, safety and inclusion at all times
- Transfer children safely between the provision and school where required
- Provide encouragement, friendship and supervision while working closely with children
Qualifications
- Paediatric first aid qualification
- Anaphylaxis and allergy training
Experience
- Experience supervising primary-age children in a group setting
Skills & knowledge
- Planning and delivering safe, age-appropriate play activities
- Good communication with parents and school staff
- Teamwork, reliability and calm under pressure
- Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS certificate including Children's Barred List check
- Overseas police check or Certificate of Good Conduct if lived or worked abroad
What’s offered
- Discounted wrap-around childcare for staff
- Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, also available to immediate family
- Induction programme and high quality development programme
- CPD opportunities, annual conferences with keynote speakers and professional coaching
- Bespoke career pathways
- Termly forums to build collaboration and reduce workload
- Free academy-wide social events
- Support from the Trust's central team and specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
