Play Practitioner Leader
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bloxham, Oxfordshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 199219 |
Summary
Our client, a highly respected childcare organisation based in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Part-time Play Practitioner Leader to join their dynamic team. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of play practitioners, ensuring the delivery of exceptional play-based activities and experiences for the children in our care.
As the Part-time Play Practitioner Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our play provision, which includes the planning, organisation, and implementation of engaging and age-appropriate play opportunities. You will work closely with our team of play practitioners to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters the holistic development of the children entrusted to our care.
Key responsibilities of the Part-time Play Practitioner Leader include:
- Providing strong leadership and guidance to a team of play practitioners, ensuring they are motivated, supported, and equipped to deliver high-quality play experiences
- Developing and implementing engaging and age-appropriate play programmes that align with the organisation's ethos and the children's needs
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and safeguarding policies and procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment for the children
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of play activities, making adjustments as necessary to continuously improve the quality of the provision
- Collaborating with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to understand the children's needs and incorporate their feedback into the play programme
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including attendance, incident reports, and progress notes
- Participating in staff training and professional development opportunities to enhance your own skills and knowledge
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a range of qualifications and with a minimum of two years' experience working in a child setting. Additionally, you should have a strong understanding of child development, the ability to lead and motivate a team, and excellent communication and organisational skills.
Our client values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their employees, and they welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate a commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable play opportunities. As the Part-time Play Practitioner Leader, you will be expected to work up to 20 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.25.
If you are passionate about creating engaging and enriching play experiences for children, and you have the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client's team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children in our care.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by [application deadline].
We look forward to hearing from you.
- Preferably hold a qualification in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a play-based setting
- Strong understanding of child development
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable play opportunities
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of play practitioners
- Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate play programmes
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies and procedures
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of play activities
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
As the Part-time Play Practitioner Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our play provision, which includes the planning, organisation, and implementation of engaging and age-appropriate play opportunities. You will work closely with our team of play practitioners to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters the holistic development of the children entrusted to our care.
Key responsibilities of the Part-time Play Practitioner Leader include:
- Providing strong leadership and guidance to a team of play practitioners, ensuring they are motivated, supported, and equipped to deliver high-quality play experiences
- Developing and implementing engaging and age-appropriate play programmes that align with the organisation's ethos and the children's needs
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and safeguarding policies and procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment for the children
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of play activities, making adjustments as necessary to continuously improve the quality of the provision
- Collaborating with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to understand the children's needs and incorporate their feedback into the play programme
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including attendance, incident reports, and progress notes
- Participating in staff training and professional development opportunities to enhance your own skills and knowledge
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a range of qualifications and with a minimum of two years' experience working in a child setting. Additionally, you should have a strong understanding of child development, the ability to lead and motivate a team, and excellent communication and organisational skills.
Our client values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their employees, and they welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate a commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable play opportunities. As the Part-time Play Practitioner Leader, you will be expected to work up to 20 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.25.
If you are passionate about creating engaging and enriching play experiences for children, and you have the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client's team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children in our care.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by [application deadline].
We look forward to hearing from you.
- Preferably hold a qualification in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a play-based setting
- Strong understanding of child development
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable play opportunities
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of play practitioners
- Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate play programmes
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies and procedures
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of play activities
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records