Playworker:
WRAP AROUND CARE PLAYWORKER
Pay Rate: £12.50 - £14 per hour
Hours of work:
(7.30-9.00)
(15:00-18:00)
Monday to Friday (term time only - option for up to 35hours per week holiday camp work in addition)
Holiday Entitlement
Overtime available in school holidays
Premier Education are working collaboratively with primary schools to deliver exceptional before and after school care that is innovative, inspiring and above all a safe environment for all in our care. Your role will be to provide activities in a safe, secure and fun environment, providing an outstanding service for busy parents.
Premier Education successfully run full Wraparound provision in primary schools in the South Hampshire area. Our Premier Wraparound centres are Ofsted registered and can provide high quality out of school care for the parents. With this in mind we are looking for an outstanding applicant with experience to lead or assist at one of our venues. We have existing WAC and new provision starting in 2025 across the Southampton City and Eastleigh areas. We are looking for Play Workers that can come on board in either a part-time (5/10hours) or a more full time role (25 hours +).
We are looking for:
· Individuals that love working with children, are resilient and passionate about making a difference and seeing children thrive
· Enthusiastic, kind well-motivated individuals
· You must be a team player that is reliable and confident working collaboratively with all members of the community.
· Willing to undertake any relevant training including first aid and food and hygiene
· Have high personal expectations and dedication to achieve the best with the children we care for
The successful candidate will need to:
· Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills, able to support children in reading writing and maths as they will be allocated time to continue with their learning during the session.
· Will be able to prepare healthy snacks for the children
· Participate in a range of activities with the children during sessions both inside and outside.
· Be able to assist with the planning of activities, supporting and engaging with children during the sessions.
· Will have a general understanding of play work principals and seven characteristics of learning
Desirable:
· Appropriate Level 2 (or above) qualification (Child Care related)
· Experience of working within a play-based setting
· Ability to work with your own initiative
· Appropriate child protection training
· Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
. Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
. Level 3 DSL Qualification (Desirable)
. Prevent Qualification (Desirable)
Interviews:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview W/C September 1st, the initial interview will be online. A subsequent second interview, in person will be co-ordinated for those that progress through this stage.
Premier is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We take our Prevent duty seriously and promote British Values at all times. Premier is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Expected start date: 08/09/2025
