Vacancies

Current Vacancies

We are currently looking for two suitable people to work within our new Extended Services: Before and After School Provision. We require a Play Leader and a Play Worker.

Working Pattern: 15-17 hours per week, pattern TBC - TERM TIME ONLY

Play Leader Pay Range: Lancashire Grade 5 (Scale Point 6-11)

Play Worker Pay Range: Lancashire Grade 4 (Scale Point 4-6)

Based: Hesketh-with-Becconsall All Saints CE Primary School

Employer: Learning Together Trust

Closing Date: 14.05.26

Further details are below, including an application form which is to be returned to [email protected]

Play Leader Extended Services: Before & After School Childcare

JOB OUTLINE

Job Title: Play Leader

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 in Playwork or NNEB, /BTEC/NVQ Level 3 Early Years Care & Education/Childcare

A current first aid certificate (can be arranged if expired)

Food Safety certificate (can be arranged if expired)

Pay Grade: Grade 5 (Pt 6-11)

Location: Hesketh-with-Becconsall All Saints Church of England Primary School, Extended Services

Responsible to: Senior Leadership Team

Staff responsible for: Play Worker and would be involved with supporting Apprentices or casual staff such as supply workers

JOB PURPOSE

The main objectives to be achieved by the Post holder

As the Play Leader managing and leading a team, to create high quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the before and after school provision, including those with special needs. To ensure that the EYFS & Welfare requirements are met and keep appropriate records. Organising and leading on provision activities to promote children’s wellbeing and supervising other staff to ensure the smooth running of the provision. 

MAIN ACTIVITIES

What the Post holder will actually do

What prescribed duties the post holder will have

·         To ensure parents/carers and children are welcomed in a professional manner, to carry out registration and reception duties, communicating effectively and reporting any information shared as appropriate

·         To supervise and interact with children undertaking activities

·         To support children in areas of personal hygiene and encourage good personal hygiene skills and routines

·         To assist in the development of independent social skills

·         To report any issues/incidents via CPOMS as appropriate and inform parents as necessary

·         To assist the children in the proper use of specialist aids and equipment

·         To provide play-based activities for individuals and/or small groups of children

·         To administer basic/paediatric first aid where appropriately trained

·         To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken

·         To undertake duties such as preparing snacks, cleaning the provision room and toys, tidying up, etc.

·         To assist with maintenance of provision equipment, ensuring it is kept in a clean and tidy condition and reporting damages

·         To undertake photocopying and routine clerical duties as required

·         To report child absence using the school’s procedures

·         To take care for their own and other people's health and safety

·         To ensure confidentiality is maintained where appropriate

·         To follow the safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Note:

In addition, other duties at the same responsibility level may be interchanged with/ or added to this list at any time.

Agreed by:       RSAinsworth  (Headteacher)

Play Worker Extended Services: Before & After School Childcare

JOB OUTLINE

Job Title: Play Worker

Qualifications Required: NVQ level 2 Playworker, Childcare, or equivalent

A current first aid certificate (can be arranged if expired)

Food Safety certificate (can be arranged if expired)

Pay Grade: Grade 4 (Pt 4-6)

Location: Hesketh-with-Becconsall All Saints Church of England Primary School, Extended Services

Responsible to: Senior Leadership Team

Staff responsible for: N/A though would be involved with supporting Apprentices or casual staff such as supply workers

JOB PURPOSE

The main objectives to be achieved by the Post holder

Under clear direction, to support the Play Leader to create high quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the before and after school provision, including those with special needs. To assist the Play Leader in ensuring EYFS & Welfare requirements are met and to be involved in basic record keeping and supporting provision activities to promote children’s wellbeing.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

What the Post holder will actually do

What prescribed duties the post holder will have

·         To supervise and interact with children undertaking activities

·         To support children in areas of personal hygiene and encourage good personal hygiene skills and routines

·         To assist in the development of independent social skills

·         To report any issues/incidents via CPOMS as appropriate and inform parents as necessary

·         To assist the children in the proper use of specialist aids and equipment

·         To provide play-based activities for individuals and/or small groups of children

·         To administer basic/paediatric first aid where appropriately trained

·         To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken

·         To undertake duties such as preparing snacks, cleaning the provision room and toys, tidying up, etc.

·         To assist with maintenance of provision equipment, ensuring it is kept in a clean and tidy condition and reporting damages

·         To undertake photocopying and routine clerical duties as required

·         To report child absence using the school’s procedures

·         To communicate effectively with parents on a regular basis and report any information from parents as appropriate

·         To take care for their own and other people's health and safety

·         To ensure confidentiality is maintained where appropriate

·         To follow the safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Note:

In addition, other duties at the same responsibility level may be interchanged with/ or added to this list at any time.

Agreed by:       RSAinsworth  (Headteacher)

The Learning Together Trust

Equal opportunities

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.

Health and safety

All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.

Our commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children and expects all members of the school community to subscribe to that aim. Appointment will be conditional on an enhanced DBS clearance being obtained. All of the posts listed above are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Wigan HR has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.