Out of School Club Practitioner
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3QN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 06bc7014-50b8-443f-9428-d8f00e23ed89 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Out of School Club Practitioner: 4.25 hrs per day (7.15am to 8.30am and 3pm to 6pm)
21.25hrs a week Term Time Only
Location: Warmingham CE Primary School, School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach, CW11 3QN
School:
Warmingham CE Primary School
Head Teacher:
Kate Appleby
Address:
School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach, CW11 3QN
Telephone Number:
01270 526260
School Website Address:
http://www.warminghamce.cheshire.sch.uk/
Position Advertised:
Out of School Club Practitioner
Salary:
£12.26 per hour
Applications to be obtained from:
Mrs Morven Jones.
resources@RCSAT.cheshire.sch.uk
Head Office, C/o Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School, School Lane, Bunbury, Cheshire, CW6 9NR
Applications to be received by 12th August 2025 9am
Warmingham C of E Primary School are excited to be recruiting a new team member for our Wraparound Care provision. The position will commence on the 2nd September 2025. We are also recruiting for a Midday Assistant three lunch times per week which could be combined with this role.
You will work as effective members of our team delivering a high quality, inclusive play and care-centred service that meets the needs of children and their families in line with the club’s policies and procedures, the National Standards for Out of School Care and statutory guidance on Safeguarding Children.
For more detailed information of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of our Practitioner at Warmingham CE Primary School please refer to the person specification and job description attached.
Warmingham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009. Shortlisted applicants will be invited into to school for a short interview on the 21st August 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB PRACTITIONER
POST: Out of School Club Practitioner
SCHOOL: Warmingham C of E Primary School
HOURS: 5 days per week, 4.25 hours per day, 7.15am-8.30am and 3pm-6pm
PAY: £12.26 per hour
ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Principal and Governing Body
JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Out of School Club Deputy Manager in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and a series of well planned, resourced and supervised activities that reflect government guidelines. To be directed by the Deputy Manager in assisting the Out of School Club (OOSC) to operate to its full potential. Be willing to take on observations, assessments and basic administration duties as directed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Activity Planning
• Through weekly meetings with the OOSC Deputy Manager, forward plan a programme of activities for children aged between 4 and 11.
• Provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of age groups daily;
• Prepare activities, organise programmes/ themes and arrange equipment to ensure that all activities are inclusive for all children.
• Ensure at all times that the Out of School Club has a reasonable supply of material/equipment. Be aware of the OOSC equipment stores especially when purchasing for and planning activities.
• Day to day running of the OOSC, in conjunction with other staff. Participation in all aspects, from setting up activities and meal times to clearing away at the end of the session.
Liaison
• To help develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers and all relevant parties to facilitate day-to-day caring needs;
• To encourage parental support through the development of effective working relationships;
• To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities.
• To share good practice with other practitioners as needed.
Supervision and care of children
• Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
• To take responsible precautions and measures to ensure the safety of other staff and children at the club and comply with the responsibilities of the Health and Safety At Work Act.
• Provide a clean and safe environment for the children to play. This may involve physically making sure that the club is kept tidy by means of sweeping or washing up.
• Ensure that risk assessments are completed prior to commencing activities with children;
• Ensure that meals are prepared and served in accordance with the Food Standards Agency and to undertake the necessary Food Hygiene Training.
• Ensure food is balanced and healthy in accordance with recommended dietary requirements.
• To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe School policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
Direct Playwork
• Support the OOSC Deputy Manager in planning a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities.
• Consult with the children in order to plan activities.
• Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs.
• To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish.
Other
• To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to Play work as directed by the OOSC Deputy Manager.
• To promote the aims and objectives of the School.
• To understand and adhere to School policies, procedures and standards at all times.
• To ensure the School offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and food hygiene at all times.
• To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment.
• Recording accidents in the accident book.
• Ensure children are collected in strict accordance with the School’s Child Collection Policy.
• To ensure the School offers a high quality, inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children, regardless of culture, religion, and physical or emotional development.
• To ensure confidentially within the School at all times.
• To participate in activities which fall outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. Training, Staff Meetings, fundraising events, etc.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the OOSC Deputy Manager.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Out of School Club Practitioner
POST: Out of School Club Practitioner
CRITERIA
DESIRABLE
ESSENTIAL
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid Qualification;
Completion of a full and relevant early years and childcare or playwork qualification Level 3;
Completion of Safeguarding Awareness Course
Completion of a full and relevant early years and childcare or playwork qualification at Level 2 (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Play work) or working towards completion
Certification
Experience
Previous experience of Play work with children aged 4-11 in a voluntary or paid capacity
Applications/Interview
Job Related Knowledge
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Play work Principles
Interest in the care, learning and development of young children
Willingness to undertake job related training including a First Aid qualification
Interview
Skills & Aptitudes
Ability to work as part of a small team
Ability to work with children in a calm manner
Willingness to undertake training
A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
Ability to use own initiative
Remain calm in an emergency
Good organisational and planning skills
Excellent communications skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
Interview
Other Requirements
Flexibility/adaptability
Positive attitude
Patience, punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness
Enjoys working with children
Team player
Interview
What the school offers its staff
We inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community.
Further details about the role
We also have a Midday Assistant vacancy which could be combined with this role
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Out of School Club Practitioner: 4.25 hrs per day (7.15am to 8.30am and 3pm to 6pm)
21.25hrs a week Term Time Only
Location: Warmingham CE Primary School, School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach, CW11 3QN
School:
Warmingham CE Primary School
Head Teacher:
Kate Appleby
Address:
School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach, CW11 3QN
Telephone Number:
01270 526260
School Website Address:
http://www.warminghamce.cheshire.sch.uk/
Position Advertised:
Out of School Club Practitioner
Salary:
£12.26 per hour
Applications to be obtained from:
Mrs Morven Jones.
resources@RCSAT.cheshire.sch.uk
Head Office, C/o Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School, School Lane, Bunbury, Cheshire, CW6 9NR
Applications to be received by 12th August 2025 9am
Warmingham C of E Primary School are excited to be recruiting a new team member for our Wraparound Care provision. The position will commence on the 2nd September 2025. We are also recruiting for a Midday Assistant three lunch times per week which could be combined with this role.
You will work as effective members of our team delivering a high quality, inclusive play and care-centred service that meets the needs of children and their families in line with the club’s policies and procedures, the National Standards for Out of School Care and statutory guidance on Safeguarding Children.
For more detailed information of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of our Practitioner at Warmingham CE Primary School please refer to the person specification and job description attached.
Warmingham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009. Shortlisted applicants will be invited into to school for a short interview on the 21st August 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB PRACTITIONER
POST: Out of School Club Practitioner
SCHOOL: Warmingham C of E Primary School
HOURS: 5 days per week, 4.25 hours per day, 7.15am-8.30am and 3pm-6pm
PAY: £12.26 per hour
ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Principal and Governing Body
JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Out of School Club Deputy Manager in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and a series of well planned, resourced and supervised activities that reflect government guidelines. To be directed by the Deputy Manager in assisting the Out of School Club (OOSC) to operate to its full potential. Be willing to take on observations, assessments and basic administration duties as directed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Activity Planning
• Through weekly meetings with the OOSC Deputy Manager, forward plan a programme of activities for children aged between 4 and 11.
• Provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of age groups daily;
• Prepare activities, organise programmes/ themes and arrange equipment to ensure that all activities are inclusive for all children.
• Ensure at all times that the Out of School Club has a reasonable supply of material/equipment. Be aware of the OOSC equipment stores especially when purchasing for and planning activities.
• Day to day running of the OOSC, in conjunction with other staff. Participation in all aspects, from setting up activities and meal times to clearing away at the end of the session.
Liaison
• To help develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers and all relevant parties to facilitate day-to-day caring needs;
• To encourage parental support through the development of effective working relationships;
• To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities.
• To share good practice with other practitioners as needed.
Supervision and care of children
• Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
• To take responsible precautions and measures to ensure the safety of other staff and children at the club and comply with the responsibilities of the Health and Safety At Work Act.
• Provide a clean and safe environment for the children to play. This may involve physically making sure that the club is kept tidy by means of sweeping or washing up.
• Ensure that risk assessments are completed prior to commencing activities with children;
• Ensure that meals are prepared and served in accordance with the Food Standards Agency and to undertake the necessary Food Hygiene Training.
• Ensure food is balanced and healthy in accordance with recommended dietary requirements.
• To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe School policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
Direct Playwork
• Support the OOSC Deputy Manager in planning a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities.
• Consult with the children in order to plan activities.
• Ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs.
• To fully support inclusive practice, and ensure that all children can be involved in the activities offered if they wish.
Other
• To undertake continuous professional development, including short courses and qualifications relevant to Play work as directed by the OOSC Deputy Manager.
• To promote the aims and objectives of the School.
• To understand and adhere to School policies, procedures and standards at all times.
• To ensure the School offers the highest standards of physical and emotional care, health and safety, and food hygiene at all times.
• To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment.
• Recording accidents in the accident book.
• Ensure children are collected in strict accordance with the School’s Child Collection Policy.
• To ensure the School offers a high quality, inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children, regardless of culture, religion, and physical or emotional development.
• To ensure confidentially within the School at all times.
• To participate in activities which fall outside of normal working hours as required, e.g. Training, Staff Meetings, fundraising events, etc.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the OOSC Deputy Manager.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Out of School Club Practitioner
POST: Out of School Club Practitioner
CRITERIA
DESIRABLE
ESSENTIAL
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid Qualification;
Completion of a full and relevant early years and childcare or playwork qualification Level 3;
Completion of Safeguarding Awareness Course
Completion of a full and relevant early years and childcare or playwork qualification at Level 2 (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Play work) or working towards completion
Certification
Experience
Previous experience of Play work with children aged 4-11 in a voluntary or paid capacity
Applications/Interview
Job Related Knowledge
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Play work Principles
Interest in the care, learning and development of young children
Willingness to undertake job related training including a First Aid qualification
Interview
Skills & Aptitudes
Ability to work as part of a small team
Ability to work with children in a calm manner
Willingness to undertake training
A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
Ability to use own initiative
Remain calm in an emergency
Good organisational and planning skills
Excellent communications skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
Interview
Other Requirements
Flexibility/adaptability
Positive attitude
Patience, punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness
Enjoys working with children
Team player
Interview
What the school offers its staff
We inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community.
Further details about the role
We also have a Midday Assistant vacancy which could be combined with this role
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.