Playscheme Assistant (Part Time)

The Playscheme Assistant supports the administration, planning and running of the Holiday Playscheme. The role assists in supporting the Early Years children attending playscheme, ensuring that appropriate activities are provided and documentation is completed. The playscheme assistant will work collaboratively to support the efficient organisation of Playscheme stores and resources. This position is working 25 hours per week, for 3 days to include Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

Have experience of working with children and/or young people in a childcare setting;

• Be motivated to help create a thriving play environment for those attending playscheme;
• Want to be part of a hardworking and dedicated team;
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to organise own workload effectively;
• Have an awareness of the importance of safeguarding children and young people.
  
  The University of Cambridge is recognised globally as a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. We employ more than 12,500 staff in a range of academic, research and professional services roles, all of whom play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our world leading reputation. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.
  
  Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays) pro rota;
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation.
The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children's barred list) and a security check.