Play Assistant

2 weeks ago


Beckenham, Greater London, United Kingdom Mytime Active Full time
Play Assistant - Beckenham

Position: Play Assistant (referred to as Childcare Assistant internally)

Location: Penge & Beckenham

Job Type: Part-time - 16.25 hours per week during school terms and 26.25 hours per week during school terms. Requires working between 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Various additional hours available through different roles within the organization

Salary: £11.44 per hour, Plus Benefits

In this position, you will enhance your skills and expertise in creating a caring, safe, and secure environment for children to learn and grow through diverse play opportunities. You will participate in planning and offering a suitable range of recreational activities for children aged 4 to 11.

If you wish to extend your hours, we offer a wide range of roles beyond your club hours, such as soft play, day camps, swimming, and more.

Key Skills Required:

  • Openness to learning and development;
  • Show a strong interest in providing children with positive experiences;
  • Professional demeanor and commitment to delivering excellent childcare;
  • Strong communication abilities, including effectively encouraging positive behavior in children when necessary;
  • Dynamic and enthusiastic;
  • A positive attitude and a strong focus on customer service;
  • Flexibility is crucial to meet business requirements, as you will be needed from 7:00 am - 9:00 am and from 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm (only during school terms)

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in planning, preparing, and providing various quality play opportunities
  • Engaging with children and involving them in planned activities
  • Arranging play areas with suitable cues, including rearranging furniture and play equipment
  • Assisting in safely transporting children to and from school and the childcare facility
  • Offering refreshments, including snacks, while promoting positive behavior and engagement among children
  • Ensuring high standards of hygiene, health, and safety
  • Providing first aid as needed
  • Acting as a key worker for a group of children, necessitating communication with parents and teachers about the children's needs and progress
  • Supporting administrative tasks for the club when necessary
  • Addressing safeguarding concerns and reporting all issues to the line manager
  • Participating in relevant training and complying with company policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Level 2 or 3 childcare/play work qualification
  • Food Hygiene certification
  • Paediatric First Aid training
  • Child Safeguarding certification

Perks:

Join a fantastic company alongside like-minded individuals with competitive compensation and benefits, including:

  • Free access to Mytime Leisure & Golf for you and a companion
  • 29 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and additional leave based on tenure
  • Holiday purchase program
  • 25% discount on food and beverages plus complimentary hot drinks
  • NEST pension
  • Early Pay option - access a portion of your salary before payday
  • New Employee Referral Bonus
  • Access to over 300 accredited courses for personal development
  • Outstanding achievement award program
  • Employee Benefits Platform & salary sacrifice programs
  • Health and Wellbeing Benefits, including Health Assessments

About the Company:

We are an independent social enterprise dedicated to enhancing well-being through our accessible services, such as golf, swimming, fitness centers, bowling, and social and health initiatives across various locations in Bromley, the Midlands, and Hampshire. Our profits are reinvested into the long-term well-being of local communities, benefiting hundreds of thousands of individuals in leading happier and healthier lives.

*Please note that all employment offers are subject to signing the employment contract and:

Satisfactory health evaluation;

Two favorable references;

Evidence of qualifications;

Proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom; and

** Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if necessary for the role*

Mytime Active adheres to its Equal Opportunities Policy throughout all recruitment and selection processes.


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