About the role
Bonneygrove Primary School
Hours: 22.5
7.30am - 9.00am and 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Permanent Contract
Playworker - Breakfast and After School Club
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Playworker to join our Breakfast and After School Club team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support children in a fun, safe, and caring environment, delivery engaging age-appropriate play activities. By deliverying high-quality play activities and ensuring the welfare and safety of the pupils, the Playworker contributes to the overall ethos and values of the school.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Pupil Engagement and Play
- Support children while at the club
- Deliver and actively engage in safe, creative, and appropriate play activities that are fun and caring
- Ensure that play environments are set up and maintained in a way that minimises risk and promotes safety
Catering and First Aid
- Prepare and serve healthy snacks, ensuring that hygiene, health, and safety measures are met
- Administer first aid as appropriate and in accordance with the school's policies
Operational Support
- Set up the room, including moving furniture and tidying the club, to create an inviting and organised space
- Liaise with parents and carers to ensure effective communication and address any concerns
Policies and Procedures
- Work in accourdance with the school's agreed policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding
- Contribute to the development and review of club-specific policies and procedures
Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience in working with children in a play-based or childcare setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- Strong organisational and time-management skills to ensure the smooth running of the breakfast and after-school club
- Creativity and enthusiasm to plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate play activities
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high stadards of health, safety and hygiene
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the diverse needs of the pupils
Professional Development
Bonneygrove Primary School is committed to supporting the professional development of all its staff. The Club Playworker will have access to a range of training opportunities, including:
- Safeguarding and child protection training
- First aid and emergency reponse training
- Food and Hygiene
The school encourages the Playworker to take an active role in their own professional development, identifying areas for growth and collaborating with the leadership team to create a tailored development plan.
Safeguarding
Ensuring the safety and well-being of all pupils is of the utmost importance at Bonneygrove Primary School. As a playworker, you will have a key role in promoting the safeguarding of children. This includes:
- Adhering to the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
- Recognising and reporting any concerns or disclosures related to the safety or welfare of a child
- Maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional relationships with pupils
- Participating in safeguarding training and updates to ensure your knowledge and skills remain current
- Actively contributing to the creation of a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils
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