Before & After-School Club Playworker
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CLUB PLAYWORKER VACANCY – Breakfast and After School
Hartford Primary School own in-house Breakfast and After School Club are inviting applicants to join the new team at this exciting time.
We are looking for a dedicated person to join our team providing the very best childcare in our school for each child, in what will be a very rewarding role. We are looking for a playworker who can bring fun, enthusiasm, professionalism and drive to our setting.
Your responsibilities will include: -
- Helping prepare and deliver quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment as per the timetable
- Providing comprehensive care for the children
- Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment
- Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met
- Meet and greet the children on arrival
- Administering first aid, when necessary
- Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities
- Facilitating good communication with all team members, parents, children and school
- Undertaking appropriate and relevant training
- Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure
- Working within the framework of the school’s policies and procedures
Essential skills required for the role:
- Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
- Provide and facilitate safe play
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Sound judgement and common sense
Pay: Grade 2, SCP £24,309 – Actual Salary £6,628 per annum, this is a term time role.
Hourly Rate: £12.60
Position Hours
This position is to work 3 days a week initially (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) in the Breakfast Club (7.45am – 9.00am) and After School Club (3.00pm – 5.30pm). There could be a possibility to move to 5 mornings a week in the near future.
If you are unable to commit to these hours initially, please still apply as we may consider the role on a job share basis or have some flexibility on days and times.
Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at midday. Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th June in the morning.
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be required.
For more details, please email hrcontracts@createlearning.co.uk