The Edinburgh Academy - Wrap-around Care and Activities Playworker

Scotland
The Edinburgh Academy
Part-time | Term Time

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Wrap-around Care and Activities Playworker.

Detail

The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.

Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.

Our reward package includes:

Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
Access to onsite gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers

The roles are available upon confirmation of PVG scheme membership.

We are seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Playworkers to join our Junior School and Nursery Wrap-Around Care team during term time, with the possibility of additional hours during school holidays.

In this role, you will help create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children aged 2–10 years, focusing particularly on our older pupils (aged 5 and over). You’ll play a key part in supporting each child’s development, wellbeing, and learning, guided by the Curriculum for Excellence and the principles of GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child).

The successful candidate will work Monday to Thursday during term-time, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm (12 hours per week). If you have a passion for working with children and a commitment to helping them thrive, we would love to hear from you.

We will review applications and hold interviews as they are received, and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

The following makes up the key elements of the job, but this is not an exhaustive list of all tasks:

Provide high-quality care for children in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
Support with the planning of, and deliver, a range of age-appropriate, engaging activities that promote play, creativity, wellbeing and social development
Ensure the health, safety and welfare of all children in your care in line with Child Protection and Health and Safety guidelines
Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, promoting a welcoming, inclusive and supportive ethos
Promote positive behaviour and role model respectful interactions in line with the School’s Positive Behaviour Policy
Contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of wraparound care provision
Maintain accurate records such as registers, care plans and ensure any incidents are reported as required
Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations and national childcare standards
Participate in ongoing professional learning and development

The successful post holder will be:

Someone who gets joy from working with young children
Be well organised and adaptable
Able to build a rapport with young children, team members and parents
Enjoy working as part of a team but also able to work under own initiative
Patient and sensitive
Able to stay calm in challenging situations
Diplomatic. Use good judgement to make positive, quick decisions when necessary
Discreet and ensure confidentiality is protected
A great communicator

Qualifications and Experience

E = Essential D= Desirable

SVQ (L3) Early Years Practitioner qualification or equivalent (D)
Registered or eligible for registration with the SSSC (D)
Experience working with young children in a play, care or educational setting (E)
A knowledge of First Aid, Food Hygiene and Child Protection Training (D)