Winnington Park Primary School and Nursery

Part Time Playworker - Before and After School Club

We are looking to appoint a hardworking, friendly and enthusiastic playworker to join our dedicated and committed team that run our before and after school club. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the supervision of pupils, leading games and activities, the preparation of food, cleaning duties, and liaison with parents, families and colleagues in school. Please refer to the job description for more information on the role and responsibilities.

The grade 2 post will be for 12.5 hours a week, across 5 days, during term time only. The working pattern is Monday 3.00pm-5.00pm, Tuesday 3.00pm-5.30pm, Wednesday 3.00pm-5.30pm, Thursday 3.00pm-5.00pm and Friday 7.30am-9.00am & 3.00pm-5.00pm

It is essential the candidate is a good team member, enjoys working with children, is able to use their initiative and make decisions in line with the school’s policies.

The successful candidate will be calm, and consistently follow our inclusive procedures; taking into account pupil ages, disability and behaviour.

A level 2 childcare qualification is desirable as is a knowledge of basic food hygiene, health and safety procedures and first aid.

We are committed to safe recruitment and ensuring the safety of our children, appointments would be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. We may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment processes.

At Winnington Park Community Primary School and Nursery we challenge, promote and encourage the highest standards of safeguarding practice through review, audit and scrutiny to ensure better outcomes for the children in our care.  Our school fully recognises the contribution it can make to safeguard and protect all children and support pupils. The school is committed to creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for children and young people, identifying where there are child welfare concerns and acting to address them, in partnership with families and other agencies. We aim to provide a safe, caring and happy environment for all members of the school community.

The closing date is Friday 22^nd November at 12:00pm