Little Lagooners Play Worker - Bank Staff

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Job Title: Little Lagooner Play Worker
Location: Meoncross School, 65 Burnt House Lane, Hampshire, PO14 2EF
Hours: 0 Hour contract
Salary: £13.25 Per Hour
Contract: Bank

About the School - Meoncross

At Meoncross School, we believe that education should inspire curiosity, build confidence and prepare young people to thrive in an ever-changing world. Located on the beautiful south coast, we are a thriving independent school for children from Nursery through to Year 11, where academic excellence is balanced with outstanding pastoral care and a genuine sense of community.

Our distinctive Coastal Education curriculum takes full advantage of our unique location, enriching learning through environmental awareness, outdoor experiences and meaningful connections with the local community. We encourage pupils to think creatively, develop resilience and become responsible global citizens, while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

The wellbeing of our pupils and staff is central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued, listened to and empowered to achieve their potential. We recognise that happy, motivated staff are essential to providing the very best education for our pupils, and we actively promote professional development, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance.

As part of Blenheim Schools Group, we combine the warmth and personal approach of a close-knit school community with the opportunities, expertise and support of a wider educational organisation. If you are passionate about education, share our commitment to excellence and wellbeing, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome your application.

Role Purpose

Do you love working with children? Looking for flexible work that's rewarding, fun and makes a genuine difference?

We're looking for enthusiastic, energetic and caring Play Workers to join our friendly team on a bank basis, supporting our Holiday Club and occasional Wraparound Care sessions. Whether you're experienced in childcare, studying education, looking to gain experience working with children, or simply have a passion for helping young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day is different! You'll help create exciting experiences for children aged 2.5 to 11 years, delivering a mixture of sports, games, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures and creative activities in a safe and welcoming environment. As part of our team, you'll play an important role in helping children build confidence, make friends, learn new skills and most importantly, have fun.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, creative and engaging with children while benefiting from flexible working opportunities.

What you will be doing

• Delivering fun, engaging and inclusive activities for children aged 2.5 to 11 years.
• Encouraging participation, creativity and confidence through play.
• Supporting children's safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour at all times.
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Helping to create a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Assisting with activity planning, set up and preparation of resources.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of Holiday Club and Wraparound sessions.

What will you bring

• GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent) required
• Enthusiastic, positive and passionate about working with children
• Reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a team
• A confident communicator who can build great relationships
• Organised and able to adapt to different activities and age groups
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits

• Lunch during term time
• School fee discount
• Shopping discounts

How to Apply

Submit an application on our site before the closing date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescale.