Early Years

Play Worker - Fun Fest Playgroup

Play Worker - Fun Fest Playgroup

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential:

  • Experience of working with 3 to 12 year olds
  • Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
  • Understanding the issues involved in the delivery of quality play care
  • Understanding the issues of equal opportunities
  • Provide and facilitate safe and creative play
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Sound judgement and common sense
  • Sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of the children*
    * Para 3.25 of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2024

Desirable:

  • Experience of working within a play-based setting
  • Experience of administration
  • Competent in using IT to support play and club administration
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards this
  • Appropriate child protection training
  • Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate
  • Food Hygiene Certificate

Responsibilities/Extra Information:

Main duties include:

  • Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
  • Providing comprehensive care for the children
  • Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
  • Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
  • Administering first aid when necessary. (if holding a Paediatric First Aid Certificate)
  • Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
  • Helping with club administration, where necessary.
  • Encouraging parental involvement in the club.
  • Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools.
  • Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
  • Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
  • Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures.

Contact:

amersham@funfestholidayclub.co.uk

Please send your CV/Application form to:

amersham@funfestholidayclub.co.uk

Link to provider website:

https://fun-fest.co.uk/amersham/

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