We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and caring Play Worker to join our hard working and committed team in our successful after school club, Ark. The Ark provides a safe, inclusive and caring environment for children aged 4-11 attending our school.
No experience is necessary, other than a desire to work with children. Training will be given to the successful applicant as will the opportunity to shadow and work alongside long serving members of the Ark team. All Ark staff are Level 2 Food Hygiene trained, the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to undertake this training.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- actively working and participating under the direction of the Play Leader to provide extended opportunities for children to relax, learn and play;
- providing appropriate care, control and supervision of pupils in the Ark;
- providing safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities;
- helping prepare and serve breakfast / afternoon snacks;
- ensuring that each child’s wellbeing is met and they thrive in a safe environment.
The hours for the post of Play Worker are 11.25 hours per week (2.25 hours per day)covering after school club (from 3.15pm to 5.30pm), for 5 days per week, term time only. Flexibility will be considered so please state any variations on your application form.
Pay is under the Surrey Pay Scale Grade 3, currently £23,083 per annum (pro rata to £6,046.56 per annum for 11.25 hours per week, term time only). The hourly rate is: £12.30.
Nutfield Church Primary School is a one form entry Voluntary Aided school and an important part of the village community. The school is set in extensive grounds which provides an ideal setting for our children to play in throughout the year. We are a friendly and caring school where the children are enthusiastic, staff are dedicated, and parents are supportive.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the School Office to arrange a time.
This role will involve contact with children. Nutfield Church Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. We will follow Safer Recruitment Practice in our recruitment process and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Scheme and provide satisfactory references.