After School Club Play Assistant- Stoke Heath Primary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Play Assistant who can support our Willows Club Manager in the day-to-day organisation of the Willows after school club and contribute to providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for the children.

You should be able to support the session in terms of delivering play or learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.

Although training would be provided, ideally you will have a knowledge of:

• Health and safety;

• Safeguarding;

• Food hygiene;

• First aid;

• A qualification in play work and/or early years (desirable).

• Someone who is committed, enthusiastic and have high expectations;

• Someone that can work as part of a team and able to work with children of various ages;

• Someone who is friendly, approachable, flexible and a reliable member of the team;

• Someone who is organised and has good interpersonal and communication skills.

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming school community with supportive families, staff and governors.

• The opportunity to make a difference to the children and families that we serve.

• A school that is committed to the wellbeing, work life balance and professional development of all staff.

For further information, to have an informal conversation with the headteacher or to arrange a visit, please contact 02476 454741 or email admin@stokeheath.coventry.sch.uk. You would be most welcome.

Closing date is Friday 4th July 2025.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.