Play Worker (After School Club)

Longstone Primary School is seeking to appoint a warm, enthusiastic, and motivated Playworker to support the successful running of our After School Club, working alongside the Play Leader.

Our After School Club provides a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can relax, play, and enjoy a range of activities at the end of the school day. We are looking for someone who brings energy, creativity, and genuine care for children’s wellbeing. You will work as part of a friendly and supportive team to ensure every child feels welcome, included, and engaged.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children of all ages, has a positive and flexible approach, and is excited by the opportunity to contribute to a lively wraparound care setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging play opportunities and activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour, cooperation, and inclusion
• Building warm, supportive relationships with children
• Providing a safe environment and maintaining safeguarding standards
• Preparing simple snacks and supervising snack time
• Offering a listening ear and promoting children’s wellbeing
• Assisting with setup and tidy-up of resources and spaces

If you enjoy creative play, teamwork, and making a difference to children’s daily lives, we would love to hear from you.

Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 3.15pm – 6.00pm

This role is fixed term for 12 months due to pupil numbers and funding, we are hopeful that this post is likely to be extended.

We are proud of our school and all that we offer our families. Please visit our website for more insight into school life: Longstone CE Primary School - About Our School

A visit to our school is warmly welcomed and encouraged - come and see us in action! Please arrange an appointment with our Headteacher, Mark Knight, by calling 01629 640377.

Please note: This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are considered individually. Click here to view our policy on criminal background checks.

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.