After School Club Play Assistant - Stoke Heath Primary School

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Play Assistant who can support our Willows after school club in the day-to-day organisation and contribute to providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for the children.

You should be able to support the session in terms of delivering play or learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Although training would be provided, ideally you will have a knowledge of:

• Health and safety;
• Safeguarding;
• Food hygiene;
• First aid;
• A qualification in play work and/or early years (desirable).

Hours of work:

12.5 hours per week. 3.00pm - 5.30pm Monday to Friday

38 weeks term time only

We are looking for:

• Someone who is committed, enthusiastic and have high expectations;
• Someone that can work as part of a team and able to work with children of various ages;
• Someone who is friendly, approachable, flexible and a reliable member of the team;
• Someone who is organised and has good interpersonal and communication skills.

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming school community with supportive families, staff and governors.
• The opportunity to make a difference to the children and families that we serve.
• A school that is committed to the wellbeing, work life balance and professional development of all staff.

For further information, to have an informal conversation with the headteacher or to arrange a visit, please contact 02476 454741 or email admin@stokeheath.coventry.sch.uk. You would be most welcome.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026

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Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.