After School Club Playworker

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Teacheroo Full time

Job Introduction
The Edinburgh Academy School is looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to work in our After School Club (ASC). The ASC provides wraparound care for our younger children, from Nursery school age to Primary 6.

Main Responsibilities
- To provide high quality of care and support to the children as part of an integrated Nursery and After School Club (ASC) team
- To be responsible for the children’s care and safety from the point of collection from Nursery and Junior School to the handover to parents
- To maintain a safe and secure environment both indoors and outdoors
- To take a proactive role in setting up interesting activities for the children and to actively engage with them, helping them communicate and take part in the day to day routine of ASC
- Listen and talk to individual children, play with them, follow their interests, whilst fully respecting their rights and needs.
- Take part in role-play, do puzzles, and help children devise ways of playing with toys
- Keep things safe and reasonably tidy and pleasant for children to play
- Help provide and clear up after a light snack.

While these are the key responsibilities of the role, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list and other duties may be required to ensure the smooth running of the ASC and other events in Edinburgh Academy facilities.
- Experience of work/play with children of primary age - Essential
- Genuine enjoyment of the company of young children - Essential
- Happy to work as part of a team in order to meet the needs of the children and the ASC as a whole - Essential
- Able to respond to changes of plan where required and willing to take a flexible approach to activities - Essential
- Interest in the play and emotional needs of children aged between 5 and 11 years of age - Essential
- Awareness of what constitutes 'good quality childcare' - Essential
- Ability to provide warm and consistent care to all children attending the school - Essential
- Understanding of health and safety issues that affect the day-to-day running of childcare services - Essential
- Commitment to working within an equal opportunities framework - Essential
- Interest in planning play, arts and sports activities for children of primary age - Desirable
- Ability to understand and meet children's needs, including those of children with additional needs -Desirable

About the school/organisation
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.

Package Description
**Package Description**
- Generous pension
- Training and development
- Free gym membership
- Employee discounts at entertainment venues and major retailers
- Employee assistance programme



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