At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fun play activities and provide a healthy snack for kids after school.
- Company: Join The Rose Learning Trust, a growing community-focused educational organisation.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities, supportive team, and a vibrant school community.
- Other info: Flexible working hours during term time and a chance to grow within the trust.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, creativity, and a commitment to safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Scawsby Junior Academy - The Rose Learning Trust
Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster DN5 8NQ. Tel: 01302 782100.
Reporting to: Headteacher.
Closing Date: Midday, Friday 19th June 2026.
Start Date: 1st September 2026.
Permanent, 17.5 hours per week, term time only. Afterschool Club Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 6:00pm.
The Rose Learning Trust is a successful medium sized trust based in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We have grown from two schools to nine over the last seven years with a central trust office based in Balby. We are a trust that lives our vision of transforming futures collaboratively in all our work to ensure we develop and grow sustainably and embed best practice for the benefit of our pupils.
Scawsby Junior Academy is looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring playworker to provide wraparound childcare for pupils in our newly established school-led after school club. We want to hear from professionals who share our passion for creating a positive and nurturing environment and will bring energy and creativity to enrich children’s experience after the school day has ended.
Alongside play activities, the post holder would provide organisation and delivery of a light healthy snack style tea. As a member of staff, you also benefit from greater opportunities for professional development and promotion as we encourage movement between our academies to give you broader work experience.
We expect you will always comply with the trust’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies and practices and have:
- Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service
- A commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
- A commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment
- A commitment to professional development and training
- An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working or volunteering with children (in school, clubs or care settings)
- Be hardworking and creative
- Be confident leading or supporting play-based activities
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and supervision and be committed to keeping children safe
- Provide a calm and caring presence during both the relaxed after-school sessions
- Be able to communicate well with children and adults
- Support children’s wellbeing, promote positive behaviour, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment
- Follow food hygiene guidelines in preparing food and contribute to menu planning
- Be dependable and able to work as part of a team
We can offer in return:
- A school at the heart of its community
- Fantastic pupils who are engaged, engaging and full of Scawsby Spirit
- An ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
- Friendly and professional colleagues who believe there are no limits to what our children can achieve
- A firm commitment to your professional development
- An absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils and staff
- Excellent wider networking opportunities across the Rose Learning Trust family of schools
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be made by appointment with our School Business Manager, Mrs Emma Tarran admin@scawsbyja.co.uk. Tel: 01302 782100. Emma can also provide further information about this role. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have a question.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barringservice-check.
In line with our safer recruitment policy two references will be sought before we interview. We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.
Address: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU.
Wraparound Playleader (afterschool provision) in Doncaster employer: Doncaster City Council
The Rose Learning Trust is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for its staff at Scawsby Junior Academy. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within the trust's expanding network of schools. The opportunity to engage with enthusiastic pupils and contribute to their well-being makes this role both meaningful and rewarding.
