Play Worker

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Early Bloomers Full time

Breakfast & After School Club Play Workers Application Pack

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

- Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
- Commitment to and understanding of Equal Opportunities.
- Basic understanding of child development and learning.
- NVQ Level 2 in play work/ childcare or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Knowledge of food hygiene **Working with or caring for pupils of relevant age.**

**Club Director: Tal Kaur | Enquiries: 07742 213056 |**

**Website: earlybloomers.co.uk**

Contents
- Person Specification
- Contents
- Letter from Early Bloomers Director, Tal Kaur
- Job Description
- Application form

Letter from Tal Kaur, Director of Early Bloomers Ltd, Breakfast, after school club & holiday play schemes

Thank you for your interest in this role of club play worker. This is a hugely exciting time for our club as we have reception joining us for the 7thyear since we opened in 2014. The club has been inspected by Ofsted and we graded a very good grade of ‘good’. It has also been recognised and visited by the local MP been praised to be a large but calm, effective, stimulating and fun place to be after and before school.

Job Description Post: Breakfast and After School Club Play Workers

**Salary**: Grade ( ) (Please note this is the full - time salary. The salary will be pro rata depending on the number of weeks/hours worked)

Responsible to: Tal Kaur -Club Manager

Job Purpose As a Play worker you will be responsible for providing a stimulating and caring atmosphere through the extended services provision to enable children to develop to their full potential.

Main purpose of the role:
To assist the Extended Schools Co-Ordinator in supervising children during, breakfast, after school club and holiday club. Providing appropriate activities, encouraging co-operation, securing their safety, monitoring well-being and ensuring good behaviour.

Main Responsibilities

Supervise children in collecting food, being seated, clearing away crockery, moving to activities, in activity area and/or playground as appropriate.

Help organise play and art activities, reading and homework support.

Establish good relationships with children - interact positively with children, encouraging cooperation and mutual support; monitor children’s well-being and readiness for class; provide help and support to children.

Encourage good behaviour by using praise and reward and taking action with poor behaviour in line with club policy.

Ensure health and safety of children - maintain a register of children attending, control access to other parts of the school, administer any necessary basic first aid, record all

Injuries in the accident book, ensure children understand action to be taken in case of fire.
- Takes pride in providing enjoyable childcare and activities for pupils.

Builds up warm and positive relationships with pupils.

Considers the needs of pupils.

Goes out of their way to be helpful towards pupils.

Anticipates pupils’ needs and makes suggestions to support them.

Speaks clearly and listens carefully to pupils, using questions to check understanding.

Is tactful when talking to pupils, parents and colleagues.

Acknowledges all colleagues in a friendly and helpful way.

Builds effective working relationships with others by being open and honest e.g. admitting when a mistake is made.

Acknowledges the needs of different people e.g. help new starters to settle in the school.

Speaks clearly to colleagues and listens carefully to colleagues, using questions to check understanding.

Is tactful when talking to others.

Treat all colleagues in a courteous and helpful manner, challenging racism and discriminating behaviour.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

- Confidence in dealing with young people, maintaining discipline, motivation and ensuring well-being of children including acting on bullying.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Work constructively as part of a team.
- Ability to promote club when talking to visitors, colleagues and members of the community.
- Special conditions **Excellent time keeping and attendance is essential.**:

- Appearance

**Qualifications**

Essential

Desirable

Evidence

Minimum of NVQ Level 2 qualification in play work or childcare, or be studying towards relevant qualification

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First aid qualification (or willingness to train)

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**Knowledge and Experience**

Experience of work/play with children of primary age

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