Playworker

Overview

Could you be the next individual to help our children learn and thrive? Are you committed to wanting the best for the children of Lavender Farm?

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Playworker with extensive knowledge of the EYFS Framework to support our Nursery team in implementing our engaging curriculum. You do not require any childcare qualifications but some experience within a nursery setting is desirable.

The successful candidate will work closely with children and their families. They will be flexible to meet with the demands of the service. Work effectively as part of a team and have experience and knowledge, along with initiative in order to ensure high quality care and learning for the children in the setting.

You will be expected to provide high quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years and extended services. You will work and plan as part of a team and deliver a range of high-quality play and learning opportunities that promote children’s well-being and development. Staff are expected to work with all age groups and flexibly move through the nursery rooms to meet ratios.

Stour Vale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.