Extended Services Playworker

Horley Infant School are looking for committed, reliable and enthusiastic team players to join our existing team of playworkers in our successful after-school club. This would be ideal for someone who may be looking for part-time work or extra hours. Horley Infant School has a positive local reputation whereby we live by our vision and values of “embracing and nurturing the individual” and “inspiring all to achieve”. We pride ourselves on giving a family feel to our school, even though we have nearly 270 children in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2. Our before school and after school club has an excellent reputation and, as such, we need to expand our team. In our latest Staff Wellbeing Survey, our school staff reported an 11% greater level of job satisfaction than the national benchmark. Maybe this could be your moment to join us?
We currently have a vacancy for the following hours:
Monday – Friday 2:45 – 5:30pm (2.75 hours daily)
Total 13.75 hours per week
We are looking for someone who:
* Can create an exciting, stimulating and safe environment for pupils attending the clubs
* Can work with our small team to ensure the best provision for pupils both before and after school
* Can initiate and encourage play opportunities for children
* Can relate well and communicate effectively at all levels with other staff members, parents and pupils
* Can engage well with our children
* Is able to work independently managing their own workload as well as part of a team
* Is enthusiastic and motivated
Although not essential, the following would be highly desirable:
* Has at least 1 years’ experience of working with children in a play-work environment would be an advantage
* Has a play work qualification NVQ level 2 or above is highly desirable
* Has a qualification in play work, first aid and food hygiene (training will be arranged)
We will offer:
* A competitive salary
* A team of friendly and supportive staff who are all committed to the school’s continued improvement
* SCC ‘My rewards’ Scheme
Salary: The job is graded at PS3 (currently FTE £21269 £11.33 per hour (pay award pending)
For those who may be interested in additional hours, we also have a vacancy for our after-school club. Other members of our school team have combined roles to make them work for them. If this is something you are interested in doing, please just let us know and apply for both roles!Closing date: Sunday 2nd June
Interviews: Wednesday 5th June