Before & After-School Club Playworker Employer: Hartford Primary School Reference: P/26/336943 in Cheshire

CLUB PLAYWORKER VACANCY – Breakfast and After School

Hartford Primary Schools own in-house Breakfast and After School Club are inviting applicants to join the new team at this exciting time.

We are looking for a dedicated person to join our team providing the very best childcare in our school for each child, in what will be a very rewarding role. We are looking for a playworker who can bring fun, enthusiasm, professionalism and drive to our setting.

Your responsibilities will include: –

• Helping prepare and deliver quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment as per the timetable
• Providing comprehensive care for the children
• Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment
• Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met
• Meet and greet the children on arrival
• Administering first aid, when necessary
• Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities
• Facilitating good communication with all team members, parents, children and school
• Undertaking appropriate and relevant training
• Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure
• Working within the framework of the school’s policies and procedures

Essential skills required for the role:

• Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
• Provide and facilitate safe play
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Sound judgement and common sense

Salary: Grade 2, SCP 2 – £24,413 per annum, this is a term time role.

Actual Salary: – £5,547

Hourly Rate: £12.65

Position Hours

This position is to work 4 days a week (10 hours) initially (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons) in the Breakfast Club (7.45am – 9.00am) and After School Club (3.00pm- 4.30pm on a Tuesday and 2.45pm – 6.15pm on a Thursday).

If you are unable to commit to these hours initially, please still apply as we may consider the role on a job share basis or have some flexibility on days and times.

Closing date: Monday 18^th May 2026 at midday. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 20^th May.

This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be required.

For more details, please email hrcontracts@createlearning.co.uk