Playscheme Assistant

The University of Cambridge is recognised globally as a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. We employ more than 12,500 staff in a range of academic, research and professional services roles, all of whom play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our world leading reputation. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.

The Playscheme Assistant role is for 25 hours per week over 3 days and reports to the Playscheme Assistant Manager. The Playscheme team sit within the University Childcare Office. The Childcare Office oversees the University Nurseries, provides an information service and runs the University Playscheme. These services are available to University Staff and Students.

The Role:
The Playscheme Assistant supports the administration, planning and running of the Holiday Playscheme. The role assists in supporting children in year 5 and above attending playscheme, ensuring that appropriate activities are provided and documentation is completed. The playscheme assistant will work collaboratively to support the efficient organisation of Playscheme stores and resources.

About you:
In order to succeed in this role, you will:

- Have experience of working with children and/or young people in a childcare setting;
- Be motivated to help create a thriving play environment for those attending playscheme;
- Want to be part of a hardworking and dedicated team;
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to organise own workload effectively;
- Have an awareness of the importance of safeguarding children and young people.