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Saint Jérôme School is committed to safeguarding children and expects all applicants to share this commitment

After School Club Play Worker

Monday – Friday (Term time only) 3.15pm – 5.30pm
11.25 hours per week – Scale 2.3 pro rata £5599.56 (FTE £21408)
Including access to Local Government Pension Scheme and well-being services

 

The Governors of Saint Jérôme Church of England Bilingual School are seeking to employ a dedicated, enthusiastic and reliable play worker to work closely with our Extended Services Team from September 2021.

Applications should be submitted by 5pm on Friday 20th August and candidates must be available for interview from Monday 23rd August 2021. Application forms are available from the school website: www.stjeromebilingual.org and be submitted via email to: [email protected]

Main functions:

  • To assist in the daily routines and duties within the After School Club under the guidance and leadership of the After School Club Coordinator.
  • To embrace the school’s Christian ethos and values.
  • To assist in providing safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities that will excite the children.
  • To act as a key worker for Foundation Stage aged children who attend the club.
  • To observe and assess children’s development and assist in keeping accurate records of their achievements.
  • To provide full care for the children including a healthy, simple snack and refreshments as needed.
  • To demonstrate high standards of hygiene, security and safety at all times.
  • To liaise with parents/carers, informing them about the club and its activities, exchanging information about the children’s progress and encouraging parental involvement.

General:

  • Required to carry out all reasonable duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
  • Undergo and meet school conditions for a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.
  • To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to follow the child protection procedures.
  • Being aware of responsibilities under GDPR for the security, accuracy and relevance of information held and maintained, treating all information acquired through your employment, both formally and informally, in strict confidence.
  • Any other duties of an appropriate level and nature will also be required.
  • Administer First Aid as required

To contribute as an effective and collaborative member of the School Team

  • Participating in training to be able to demonstrate competence.
  • Participating in first aid training as required.
  • Participating in the on-going development, implementation and monitoring of the club plans.
  • Contributing in meetings and being a supportive member of the school team.

Person specification
Specification Knowledge /qualifications

  • At least NVQ level 2 in Playwork, Childcare or equivalent and/or relevant experience working with children aged 4 – 11yrs.
  • First aid qualification would be expected or a willingness to obtain.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or a willingness to obtain.
  • Knowledge of the needs of children and young people and how they can be met.
  • Knowledge of appropriate play activities e.g., sports, games, crafts, and practical experience of some of these activities.

Experience

  • Experience in working, in either a paid or voluntary capacity in, for example, playground, play centres or an equivalent play setting.

Aptitudes, skills and competencies

  • Ability to work within an efficient team.
  • Ability to be pro-active and use own initiative.
  • Flexibility to take account of changing priorities and circumstances.
  • Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
  • Appropriate attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
  • Very good written and verbal communication skills and basic IT skills.

St Jérôme C E Bilingual School is committed to the safeguarding of all children and all offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Check.

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