We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic, playworker to work in our After-School Provision.
You will be working with children across the age range 3-11 years,
You will be required to assist in the daily care of children attending the provision from 3.00 – 6.00pm (set-up 3.00-3.30), providing a nutritious snack and engaging activities.
You will need:
- Good communication skills and experience working with children
- Patience and willingness to be flexible
- Be caring and friendly
- Have a commitment to inclusion
- Be creative, flexible and passionate about play
- Be organised and hard working
- A good sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a team
- Enthusiasm and dedication to caring and supporting pupil’s activities
Duties:
- Be responsible to the After-School Club Lead and Head Teacher.
- Keep a daily register and to work face to face with the children registered with the club.
- Collect fees from parents
- Purchase food & drinks
- Talk to the children, encouraging conversation, help maintain a safe and stimulating play environment and to assist with developing opportunities which encourage children’s social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development through play.
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- Provide activities for the children eg, board games, arts, crafts.
- To assist with the planning, preparing and delivery of activities, which meet children’s individual developmental needs.
- To prepare and supervise tea time refreshments for the children, ensuring they are healthy and varied
- To follow guidelines and procedures for Safeguarding
- To carry out any other duties, which will be seen to enhance the work of the After-School Club.
St Luke’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Anisa Lucey (ASC Manager) on 020 7253 3880.