04/07/2024
Squirrels Childcare Ltd have two vacancies for two play workers to come and join two of their busy out of school clubs.
One is based in a primary school in Shaw, Oldham and one is based in a primary school in Dobcross, Saddleworth. Squirrels Childcare-Dobcross.
Candidates need to be passionate, enthusiastic and committed in caring for children between the ages of 4-11 years.
Duties will include:
Setting up the areas to suit the different ages and stages of the children.
Planning engaging activities for children aged between 4-11 years.
Preparing healthy snacks and making breakfasts as well as clearing these away.
Supervising children in the inside and outside play areas.
Ensuring areas are safe for children to access throughout the sessions.
Providing first-aid to children who need.
Being able to effectively communicate with primary aged children including written English.
Positively managing behaviour.
Developing reciprocal, professional relationship with parents and carers.
Following polices and procedures.
This list is not extensive.
The right candidate will ideally have a level 3 in Early Years / Childcare and ideally have or need to undertake: Paediatric First-Aid, Food safety training, safeguarding and Prevent Duty.
We will consider a level 2 qualification in Early Years / Childcare / Playwork.
The hourly rate is for a level 3 at £12.50 an hour, increasing in September. The level 2 rate is £11.75.
Squirrels Childcare Ltd have been open since 1998, with a mission to provide high quality, affordable wrap around care for children of primary age of working parents and families.
The hours of this position will be Monday-Friday (Term Time) 7.25-8.55am and 3-6pm. Squirrels also run Holiday Clubs, with one being in Saddleworth with 26.5 hours being available in the school holidays.
Squirrels have a duty to Safeguard all children in their care so candidates will need to provide a full employment history, will be required to undergo a DBS check, references will be checked from present and previous employers and an identity check will be undertaken through relevant documents. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, so all criminal convictions must be stated.
The applicant must also have the right to work in the UK.
Any questions about these positions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, as we would like the candidate to be the right one and stay with us long term.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Primary school
Experience:
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
DBS certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Please contact: Jane 07926720111 (Dobcross)
Amanda: 07745563649 (Shaw)
Email: [email protected]
Or [email protected]
