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How many Play Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 91 Play Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Play Assistant do?

Playworkers deliver and facilitate play opportunities for children in a range of formal and informal settings including play schemes, free play locations and in pre- and after-school activities.

Tasks required include:

• Supervises children’s games and encourages the development of physical, social and language skills.
• Provides play areas and prepares materials for a wide range of children’s activities.
• Encourages children’s independence, self-confidence and social interaction.
• Organises and supervises children on excursions.
• Organises and supervises children’s activities in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, deals accordingly with injuries and emergencies.
• Puts away equipment and cleans premises after use.
• Liaises with parents, carers and colleagues and keeps appropriate records.

What are the entry requirements for a Play Assistant?

Entry may not depend upon academic qualifications, although some employers will expect candidates to possess or be working towards a relevant qualification. NVQs/SVQs in Child Care and Education are available at Levels 2 and 3. A DBS check is mandatory.