The role

St Helens C. E. Primary School are a based in the village of Hollins Green, Warrington.

Play and Shine is an after-school club based on the grounds of St Helens C. E. Primary School, we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, committed member to join our busy, thriving breakfast and after-school club.

Hours of work are 12.5 hours per week, 15:00 – 17:30, 38 weeks per year.

Main duties of the role will be:

• To assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities 
  within a safe and caring environment.
• To provide comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from 
  school classrooms and delivering them safely to parents or carers.
• To provide refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety 
  standards are met.
• To administer first aid when necessary.
• To consult with children and involve them in planning activities.
• To helping with club administration, including record keeping, ordering and 
  purchasing materials and equipment, where necessary.
• To encourage child and parental involvement in the club and support.
• To facilitate good communication with all members of the club, parents, school 
  and childcare and play related agencies.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• To undertake appropriate and relevant training.
• To keep the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
• To carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities
  framework.

How to apply

The application process for this role is a 2-stage process:

• Application form.
• Interview.

To be considered for this role you must complete the LDST application form. We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies. Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.

To ask any questions, or to submit your completed application form, please email Lisa Smith or call 0161 775 2935. LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applicants from overseas are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

Key dates

Closing Date: Friday 15 November 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 25 November 2024

Start Date of Post: ASAP

School visits

Visits to the school are welcomed, to arrange please email Lisa Smith or call 0161 775 2935.