🍎Play Worker Job 2025 - Trelawnyd Little Learners

PLAY WORKER VACANCY 2025

Trelawnyd Little Learners Committee would like to appoint a Play Worker for our wraparound care provision. The ideal candidate will be a team player, able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues, and contribute towards providing a caring, safe and fun environment.

Up to 12 hours per week contracted Thursday and Friday (additional hours may be available)
38 weeks per year, term time only
Salary: TBC
Start date: 2^nd September 2025

Main duties include:

To contribute to the smooth running of wraparound Nursery provision and the maintenance of a safe, caring and stimulating environment
To assist in the provision of childcare and the delivery of a range of high-quality play and learning activities for children attending the provision
To support and supervise pupils attending the provision, promoting their general care and welfare
To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
To undergo training related to the role as required
To be aware of and comply with all relevant policies, procedures and requirements including hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding

Qualifications and Experience:

NVQ Level 2 Playworker or happy to work towards
Experience of working with 3-11year olds
Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Good communication skills
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate

Please send a CV and covering letter to Marina Parsons, Ysgol Trelawnyd VA School, London Road, Trelawnyd, Flintshire LL18 6DL or by email trhead@hwbcymru.net by 11^th July 2025

PLAY WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of Job

To contribute to the smooth running of wraparound Nursery provision and the maintenance of a safe and stimulating environment
To assist in the provision of childcare and the delivery of a range of high-quality play and learning activities for children attending the provision
To support and supervise pupils attending the provision, promoting their general care and welfare
To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
To be aware of and comply with all relevant policies, procedures and requirements including hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding

Specific duties and responsibilities

To establish and maintain good relationships with all children, parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals
To participate in activities, motivating and encouraging children, and helping them to develop their self-esteem and interaction with others
To supervise the use of play equipment and appropriate resources in a safe manner
To be aware of children who have physical, emotional or other needs and adapt activities to increase inclusivity
To carry out agreed daily routines ensuring health and wellbeing of children in the setting
To understand and implement the behaviour policy and code of conduct within the provision
To assist in providing any refreshments to pupils attending the provision considering any individual dietary requirements
To undertake general preparation, tidying up and cleaning duties within the provision
To be aware of and respond appropriately to individual needs
To assist children to acquire and develop self-help skills and independence
To be aware of any child’s medical condition/s and, under the instruction of the provision supervisor only, to give necessary regular treatment or medication with the written consent of parents and in line with policy
To administer appropriate first aid treatment and support to children as required in line with policy
To report any welfare and/or child protection concerns in accordance with policies

General

To support and encourage the provision’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the Voluntary Management Committee
To uphold the provider’s policy in respect of child protection and safeguarding matters
To undergo training related to the role as required
To hold an enhanced DBS
To perform any other reasonable tasks after consultation

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed once a year and it may be subject to modification at any time after consultation with the postholder.