Playworker - Penllwyn Primary School

Salary: 24,796 *

The Governing Body of the Penrhyn-coch and Penllwyn Schools Federation is seeking a permanent After‑School Club Play Assistant: an enthusiastic and caring individual to support our after‑school provision. The role involves working 4 hours per week, in addition to casual supply work.

Assist in organising the after‑school provision at Penllwyn Community School on a day‑to‑day basis, providing high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 in a safe and secure environment.

• Providing after‐school provision: maintaining a safe and stimulating play environment and assisting with the development of opportunities that encourage children's social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development through play
• Be responsible to the club supervisor and the Headteacher
• Ensure that the provision offers a safe and exciting play environment
• Assist with the planning, preparation and provision of activities that meet the individual development needs of children
• Work face to face with the children who are registered with the club
• Supervise tea time refreshments for the children
• Follow Safeguarding guidelines and procedures in accordance with Ysgol Penrhyn‑coch and Ysgol Penllwyn Federation policies and procedures
• Carry out any other duties that will be seen to improve the work of the After School Club

A playwork qualification and the ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh would be desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will need to complete a Group Safeguarding qualification.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults  part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate; we assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Work‑life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development