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Let’s Play Group Assistant - Portishead Family Hub

Family Hubs - Portishead

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Main tasks and responsibilities
• Help to set up for the group and tidy away afterwards
• Welcome parents/carers and their children to the group
• Role model positive play experiences within the group
• Encourage group members to support their children to engage with activities
• Ensure the risk assessment for the group is complied with
• Take part in planning and promotion for the group, together with Family Hub staff
• Attend any training which may be required to support you in the role
• Be prepared to get quite messy/muddy every week

General & Helping

Personal qualities, skills, and experience desired • Approachable, friendly manner, and a desire to be helpful • Self-confidence and an ability to put others at their ease • Non-judgmental attitude • Good listener and good communication skills • Punctual and reliable • Experience of being around young children (as a parent/carer, at work / as a volunteer) • Understanding of the challenges of parenting • Ability to understand the importance of safeguarding and health and safety procedures, as they apply to the group • Willingness to attend Child Protection Basic Awareness training and Baby Friendly Initiative session

• Enjoyment of working with children and parents/carers • Experience of working with children or young people with specific needs • Developing Early Years knowledge and skills • Developing personal qualities, such as confidence and self-esteem • Pride in passing on skills, knowledge, and experience • Experience to add to your CV • Possibility of reference for job application • Mileage and expenses will be covered

Thursday 9.30 – 11.30 (session runs 10 am – 11 am) This is a Term-time only role – Current term runs 2 Sep – 12 Dec 2025

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Claire Payne

Portishead Family Hub, West Hill, Portishead.

BS20 6LN

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Please email Claire.Payne@n-somerset.gov.uk

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