Playground Assistant
Job description
Playground Assistant
Location:
Everyton, Liverpool
Job Type:
Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours
Salary:
£12.90 - £13.50 Per hour
Job Description:
Job Duties:
The Playground Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children during outdoor playtime. Duties include supervising children on the playground, setting up and organising play equipment, monitoring and enforcing safety rules, and facilitating positive play interactions.
Required Qualifications:
Basic understanding of child development, ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff, and a strong commitment to promoting a safe and inclusive play environment.
Education:
No specific educational requirements, but a relevant childcare qualification would be beneficial.
Experience:
Prior experience working with children in a similar setting is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of playground safety guidelines, ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive attitude towards ensuring a fun and engaging play experience for children.
Preferred Qualifications:
First Aid certification and previous experience in a playground or school setting.
Working Conditions:
The Playground Assistant will primarily work outdoors in various weather conditions, interacting with children, parents, and school staff. The role may require standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of play equipment.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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