Play Worker

Play Worker

Part-Time 20000 - 25000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Belleville Primary School

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support children in fun activities at breakfast and after school clubs.
  • Company: Join a vibrant team at Belleville Primary School.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience in childcare and develop your skills.
  • Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while having fun.
  • Qualifications: Experience with primary school children and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.

We seek enthusiastic, positive people who work well with children, staff and parents, and can remain calm when there is lots going on!

You will work as part of a team to run Belleville Primary School’s ‘wraparound’ provision (breakfast club and after school club).

This will involve supporting children to participate in engaging and enriching activities, and making sure they follow relevant policies and procedures to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

  • We need you to have
  • experience of working with children of primary school age
  • an understanding of good quality childcare
  • an understanding of safeguarding and child protection duties
  • the ability to engage children in fun and developmental activities
  • empathy, sensitivity and great communication skills
  • high expectations of yourself and others

The role will involve

  • Providing care for the children attending the programme, supervising them during activities and when eating, and ensuring they feel safe and looked after at all times.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour (“Making the Right Choices”), independence and self‑esteem.
  • Making sure equipment is set up, used, maintained and put away safely.
  • Ensuring the safe transfer of children to class (after breakfast club) or collection (after school).

For more details about the role and what we are looking for, please download the attached job description and person specification.

All posts in Q1E schools are subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

We may carry out online searches of shortlisted candidates.

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Play Worker employer: Belleville Primary School

At Belleville Primary School, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the contributions of our staff in creating a nurturing environment for children. Our work culture is built on collaboration and support, offering opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring a safe and engaging atmosphere for both staff and students. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives through our wraparound provision.

Belleville Primary School

Contact Details:

Belleville Primary School Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Play Worker

Experience working with children of primary school age
Understanding of good quality childcare
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection duties
Ability to engage children in fun and developmental activities
Empathy
Sensitivity
Great communication skills