Play Leader

Longstone Primary School is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and caring Play Leader to join our dedicated wraparound care team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our children before and after the school day in both our Breakfast Club and After School Club. To start April 2026 (to be confirmed).

We are looking for someone who can help create a safe, nurturing and enjoyable environment, where children can play, relax, build relationships and develop new skills. If you enjoy working with children of all ages, have a positive and flexible approach, and love being part of a lively, inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you.

What the role involves

You will help to:

• Welcome children and provide a calm, positive start and finish to their school day.
• Lead and support a range of engaging, age‑appropriate activities—indoors and outdoors.
• Prepare and serve simple breakfasts and snacks.
• Promote positive behaviour, cooperation and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure children are safe at all times, following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Set up and tidy away resources, ensuring a clean, organised and inviting space.
• Build warm, supportive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Uphold the school’s ethos: Nurture, Ignite, Shine.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and helping them grow in confidence and independence.
• Is warm, patient, energetic and approachable.
• Works well as part of a small, committed team.
• Is reliable, organised and able to use their initiative.
• Communicates clearly and positively with children and adults.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Has experience in childcare, playwork, education or a similar setting.
• Holds a relevant childcare or playwork qualification.

Why join Longstone?

Our school is a happy, welcoming place where children thrive and staff feel valued. We are proud of our wraparound care and the important role it plays for our families. This post is fixed‑termfor 12 months due to pupil numbers and funding, with the strong likelihood of extension.

We warmly encourage applicants to visit the school and see our provision in action. Please contact our Headteacher, Mark Knight, on 01629 640377 to arrange an appointment.

More information about our school can be found here: Longstone CE Primary School - About Our School

Safeguarding Statement

Longstone CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 23 March 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.