Link Club Playworker - St Thomas' CE Primary School

The role

The Governing Body would like to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Play Worker to work in our Link Club at St Thomas’ CE Primary School.

You will be working with primary age children and must possess the ability to support creative play activities in a safe, caring environment. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to develop effective relationships with pupils, parents and the wider school community, and be motivated and committed to providing the highest level of care.

Duties will be varied & include:

• Acting as an excellent role model for children, encouraging them to develop their social skills
• Interacting with the children and using their initiative to organise play activities that engage them
• Preparing and organising breakfasts/snacks
• Administering first aid
• Attending some paid meetings and training
• Some cleaning and administrative tasks
• Having due regard for all school policies, especially those relating to safeguarding, behaviour, health and safety, equal opportunities and confidentiality

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a happy and welcoming school.
• Hard-working and supportive staff with strong teamwork skills.
• Friendly and well-behaved children.

This is a casual post in the first instance, open to applicants who have the flexibility to provide either morning or afternoon cover, or both, on regular basis hours. Morning hours will be from 7:45am to 9am; afternoon hours will be 3pm to 5pm/6pm.

The successful applicant will act as a responsible caring adult with the health, safety, and welfare of the children always in mind. Basic childcare and health & safety knowledge, along with recent successful experience of working with primary school aged children is essential. We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and each other.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. For an application pack please visit the school website.

Applicants are welcome to visit the school by arrangement with the school office.

Key dates and Information

Closing date: Friday 30 October 2026

Interviews: By arrangement

Hours: Casual hours by arrangement in the first instance. (Mornings and evenings)

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4 (£13.86 hourly rate).