At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our after school club by creating a fun and safe environment for children.
- Company: Stoke Heath Primary School, a friendly and welcoming community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive staff, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a flexible work schedule.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with children; experience in play work is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24796 - 25185 £ per year.
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 has 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
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 September 2022, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 per annum, pro rata to hours/weeks worked.
Contract Type: Term Time Only
Closing Date: 10 July, 2026
After School Club Play Assistant - Stoke Heath Primary School in Coventry employer: Coventry City
Stoke Heath Primary School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly community where staff can thrive. With a strong commitment to the wellbeing and professional development of all employees, this role as an After School Club Play Assistant provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in a nurturing environment.
