Job Introduction
Contract/Hours: Temporary (in the first instance) Part-time
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details:
Grade 8 point 18 pro rata £18.33 per hour (with a recognised L3 EYFS qualification)
Grade 4 Point 4 pro rata £14.63 p/h (without L3 qualification)
Hours of Work: 15 hours per week term time only - 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Come and be part of our fabulous school team! We are looking for a Play worker to work as part of a small team in our popular After School Club at Radley Primary School! Ideally you’ll have a level 3 relevant EYFS qualification, but for the right candidate there may be opportunities to develop this as part of your ongoing professional development.
Your role will be to contribute and assist with the fun! Through planning, day-to-day organisation, operation of the club, you’ll provide high quality active play opportunities and care for children in an inclusive environment, and in accordance with the school’s ethos and procedures. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all county Safeguarding Children policies are adhered to.
MAIN DUTIES (also see job description):
- To contribute and assist with the provision of care and creative play opportunities in consultation with children, and in accordance with Play-work Principles and relevant childcare legislation.
- To deputise for the After School Club Leader when required.
- To focus on the provision for our youngest ‘clubbers’, adhering to the early years framework
- To ensure that children’s individual needs are recognised, and engaging them in establishing and maintaining boundaries for their behaviour.
- To assist with the handover/collection of children to/from other areas of the school, where applicable, and ensure their safe handover to parents/carers at the end of the day.
- To prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating, and complies with current school food guidelines and food safety legislation.
- To assist with day to day administration and record keeping and information sharing.
- To work as part of the whole school team, liaise with relevant staff, and contribute to the promotion of the club.
- To administer first aid and medication as appropriate.
- To maintain constructive relationships and communicate with parents/carers, other professionals, and childcare/play-related agencies including the county council’s Community Childcare and Play staff.
- To work within agreed policies and procedures, and undertake other duties.
Application Procedure
If you are fun, positive, patient, kind and love playing with children we would love to hear from you!
Applications need to be submitted on an Oxfordshire County Council application form. Safer Recruitment checks will be carried out as part of the application procedure.
Please email your completed application form to the Headteacher Claire Thomas on head.3238@radley-pri.oxon.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
