Play worker
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | West Boldon, East Boldon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Happy Shack |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Recruiting!!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Play Worker to join our morning team. As a breakfast club Play Worker, you will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment for children to learn and play. Your role will involve supervising and interacting with children, during activities, and ensuring their well-being. This role is mornings only, but may be asked to fill in for afternoon duties, if and when required.
Duties:
- Provide leadership and guidance to children during playtime
- supervise age-appropriate activities and games
- Supervise children to ensure their safety at all times
- Engage with children in play and educational activities
- Assist with breakfast/Snack time and ensure children are following proper hygiene practices
- Maintain a clean and organized play area
- Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and other staff members
- Support children's emotional well-being and encourage positive behaviour
Requirements:
- Experience working in a child care setting, hold a NVQ level 2 Play Work certificate Teaching Assistant level 2 /Play Worker level 2
- Excellent communication skills.
- A genuine passion for working with children and providing a nurturing environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively
- Valid driver's license to transport children if required
- Knowledge of childcare best practices and health and safety regulations.
We are committed to safeguarding all children, we expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure barring service (DBS) will be sought along with other pre- employment checks.
To apply for the post please send a CV with supporting documents and a letter to say why you think you would fit the role to
happy.shack@live.com
Closing date Noon on 24th October 2025
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Play Worker to join our morning team. As a breakfast club Play Worker, you will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment for children to learn and play. Your role will involve supervising and interacting with children, during activities, and ensuring their well-being. This role is mornings only, but may be asked to fill in for afternoon duties, if and when required.
Duties:
- Provide leadership and guidance to children during playtime
- supervise age-appropriate activities and games
- Supervise children to ensure their safety at all times
- Engage with children in play and educational activities
- Assist with breakfast/Snack time and ensure children are following proper hygiene practices
- Maintain a clean and organized play area
- Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and other staff members
- Support children's emotional well-being and encourage positive behaviour
Requirements:
- Experience working in a child care setting, hold a NVQ level 2 Play Work certificate Teaching Assistant level 2 /Play Worker level 2
- Excellent communication skills.
- A genuine passion for working with children and providing a nurturing environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively
- Valid driver's license to transport children if required
- Knowledge of childcare best practices and health and safety regulations.
We are committed to safeguarding all children, we expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure barring service (DBS) will be sought along with other pre- employment checks.
To apply for the post please send a CV with supporting documents and a letter to say why you think you would fit the role to
happy.shack@live.com
Closing date Noon on 24th October 2025