Out of School Club Assistant / Playworker

We want people who demonstrate personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and humour. They will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and children.

What the school offers its staff

For children and staff alike, Scholes (Elmet) has:

- A perfect balance of care and support with high expectations

- A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement and enjoyment

- Friendly, welcoming staff

- A great atmosphere and ethos which promotes inclusion and co-operation

- A commitment to diversity and a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds

- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare and safety (thorough checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks)

Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is a happy and healthy place to learn. It's also a happy and healthy place to work. We have vacancies for Out of School Club Assistants to join our busy wraparound provision. Various hours/days are available.

Your role will include working with a small team of playworkers to ensure the safe supervision of our children in a fun and engaging setting, providing high quality childcare and engaging children with varied, creative and age-appropriate activities.

For our children, we're a happy and healthy place to learn. For our staff, we're a happy and healthy place to work:

o 'It feels like staff wellbeing is considered across the federation.'

o 'It's great to work with such supportive colleagues.'

o 'I feel valued as a part of the team.'

In school, we recognise the value of AI tools and understand that applicants might choose to use these in the application. Please note that applications which stand out are those which are personal and allow us to 'get to know you'.

Safeguarding

This post involves substantial contact with children. Safeguarding is a key requirement and responsibility.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children. We expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of this and all recruitments, we carry out thorough safeguarding checks. This includes (not an exhaustive list of the recruitment checks):

1. an online search to help identify any incidents or issues which might compromise your professional role

2. obtaining two references, one of which is from the candidate's current or most recent employer

3. a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the successful candidate