Out of school playworker

Wheelock Primary School is looking to appoint a positive and energetic Play Worker for our Out of School Club called The Hive.

The successful candidate will love working with children and be able to support the ethos of our school; providing the best care possible for all the children. They will have responsibilities including taking the younger children from to their classrooms in time for registration; helping to serve and supervise breakfast and supporting the children in their play 

A level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent is desirable.

A current Paediatric First Aid Certificate and Food Hygiene Certificate are desirable but not essential. Willingness to gain these certificates is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our successful and forward-thinking primary school. Wheelock is part of the Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and the Trust offers outstanding opportunities for peer learning and development.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Stringent Checks and Vetting Procedures apply to all posts as part of our Safeguarding Policy.

 

In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff

• Inquisitive and self-motivated children to inspire

• Staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact officemanager@wheelock.cheshire.sch.uk

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Hours: 6.15 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 7:30am to 8:45am 

Weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Actual salary range: £3,176

The closing date for applications: 20th December 2024

Interviews: 14th January 2025

Job start date: TBC

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.