Play Leader

The Vacancy

Please note: Candidates will be interviewed as applications are received. Should a suitable applicant be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

The vacancy is 21.75hour per week for 1 person, or can be shared between 2 people at the two options 4.25hrs per week and 17.5hrs per week. Candidates advised to specify preference in their application and will be discussed at interview.

About the Opportunity

Do you have a creative mind? Are you experienced in working with young children? Would you thrive at using your creative ability to enhance children’s learning through play activities? If so, we need you! 

We would like your role to be working with children between the ages of 5 and 11, delivering play opportunities that meet the requirements of the School and National Agenda.

About You

• GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Ideally Level 2 NVQ
• Proven experience in creative thinking to engage children/young people.

We are need of someone who can assist to deliver the daily play plan which includes the activities and materials planned for need. We would like someone who can encourage participation within that planning, with the children themselves; and fill that planning with the passion to develop the children’s abilities.

As part of this role, we need someone who will be able to confidently carry out daily site checks within the setting, ensure the safety of the children, staff and site visitors. At the end of each session, our successful candidate would then also evaluate and provide input with the team collectively and sometimes individually, so being able to work as part of a team and singularly is important!