Senior Playworker: Lead Creative Play & Safeguarding

Join our team and help deliver Breakfast, After School, and Holiday Club provision for children aged 5-14 in Newham and East London.

We're looking for Level 2 Playworkers, Level 3 Senior Playworkers, and Sessional Playworkers (qualified and unqualified).

• Newham, East London (E12)
• Up to £15.77 per hour (above London Living Wage; dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Term-Time and School Holidays
• Additional Hours: Overtime available during term-time for family support work

Term Time

• 18.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 2:30pm-6:00pm
• Plus 1 hour team meeting

School Holidays

• 39 hours per week
• 8:30am - 6:00pm
• Plus 1 hour team meeting

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can support children's play, learning, and development, in a safe and exciting setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and participate in a range of play activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, and creative play
• Supervise children at all times, maintaining their safety, well-being, and welfare
• Create a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and thrive
• Set up, manage, and tidy away activity areas and equipment
• Prepare and serve snacks, supporting children's nutrition and daily routine
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents, carers, and families, providing feedback at collection times
• Adhere to all health and safety, safeguarding, and child protection policies and procedures
• (Senior Playworkers only) Deputise for the Children's Manager and Lead Senior Playworker; take on safeguarding lead responsibilities and wider managerial duties in their absence

Who Should Apply

• Playwork (NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3)
• Early Years Childcare (CACHE, BTEC, or equivalent)
• Primary Education Support (Teaching Assistant, LSA, HLTA)
• Youth Work or Community Childcare