After School Club Assistant / Childcare Playworker / Training Provided

After School Club Assistant / Childcare Playworker

An excellent opportunity to join a professional and friendly childcare team, supporting children aged 2-11 in a stimulating, safe and fun after-school environment.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

If you've worked in a similar role then great. But if not, don't worry as the company will provide you with full training and support.

However, if you're making a career change into childcare, then please update the profile on your CV, describing why you're looking to move into this sector.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Play Leader, Childcare Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, Out of School Club Assistant, Teaching Assistant

SALARY: £12.21 to £17.00 per Hour (depending on experience)

LOCATION: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East England

JOB TYPE: Part-Time & Full-Time, Permanent Positions Available

WORKING HOURS: Very Flexible between Monday to Friday

The company will consider hours to suit your lifestyle. This could be Term Time Only or During the School Holidays. Or you may want Full-Time Hours and work 35 hours per week. This can be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an After School Club Assistant / Childcare Playworker to support a well-established childcare setting providing engaging and creative play opportunities for children.

As an After School Club Assistant / Childcare Playworker you will help deliver fun, safe and inclusive activities, encouraging children's learning and development through structured and free play.

The After School Club Assistant / Childcare Playworker role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking for flexible, rewarding, term-time hours with opportunities to develop within childcare.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the After School Club Assistant / Childcare Playworker include:

• Supporting Play Activities: Assist in planning and delivering fun and engaging activities for children aged 2-11
• Ensuring Safety: Help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for all children
• Guiding Development: Support and record children's learning and development through play
• Preparing Refreshments: Assist with snack preparation and maintaining hygiene standards
• Providing First Aid: Administer first aid after completing training
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Outdoor Play: Supervise and encourage children in outdoor and forest school sessions
• Setting Up and Tidying: Prepare play areas before sessions and ensure tidy-up after activities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Enthusiasm for working with children and delivering high-quality care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and positive attitude towards teamwork
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and qualifications
• A caring, patient and inclusive approach to supporting children
• Reliable, punctual and committed to safeguarding principles
• Previous childcare experience beneficial but not essential

BENEFITS

• Full training provided for those new to childcare
• Paid DBS check
• Career progression opportunities within a growing childcare organisation
• Fun, friendly and sociable working environment
• Flexible working options to suit school hours and holidays

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13965

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