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Play worker - Support worker

Job details
Posting date: 21 January 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 20 February 2025
Location: Eh12 - primary school
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Gylemuir after school club (known as GASC)
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Gasc

Summary

Gylemuir after school club
Email: gasc@btconnect.com

Gylemuir after school club (Gasc) based in Gylemuir primary school is looking for a support worker / play worker to work with children 4-12 year olds.

The post requires a creative, enthusiastic, cheerful, reliable, responsible and assertive individual who has good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team to deliver a varied activity programmes for children aged 4 to 12 years.

The candidate will be working under the guidance of the Manager and Deputy Manager to:
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children after school to enjoy a wide range of play, learning and leisure activities.
• Organise a daily routine that meets the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of the children.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals in order to promote the wellbeing of the children.

A qualification in childcare is desirable but not essential. Candidates must be willing to work towards a qualification with support from Gasc.
Hours: After school hours during term time the opportunity for additional hours during the holidays working in the holiday clubs

Registration with SSSC and membership of the PVG Scheme will be a requirement for this post - the cost of this will be covered from Gasc.
Other essential criteria:
Work as a team.
Good timekeeping.
Organised.
Well presented. - (uniform supplied)
Friendly and Approachable.
Enthusiastic about working with children.
Committed to own personal development through full participation in training.
Ability to use initiative.

Apply in writing or email with CV to:
The Manager
Email: gasc@btconnect.com