Breakfast Club Playworker

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a playworker to join the team in the Breakfast Club at Thanet Primary School in Hull. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high quality, caring and stimulating environment. We require someone to join us on our school’s journey with the OPAL programme which enables us to provide every child with rich opportunities to be creative, collaborative and active in their outdoor play, in environments that are safe enough for \’health and safety\’ but challenging enough for children\’s ongoing development.

Contract and Salary Details

Hours: 7.5hrs per week (approximately 7.15am to 8.45am but times may vary to suit the needs of the school)

Grade: 3, Scp 3-5, £4,225 – £4,359 per annum (actual salary)

Job requirements

• Working within the Breakfast Club Team to deliver wraparound care for children aged 3 – 11 years.
• To provide a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of play activities for the children attending each day.
• Experience of working with children in a formal setting.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate prior to taking up the post.
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative with a good level of self-motivation.
• A good level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of healthy eating and good dining habits.

Why Choose Thanet?

Thanet Primary School, part of Horizon Academy Trust, is a caring community of children, parents, staff and governors. Together we continually strive to provide a happy, supportive and safe environment in which the unique potential in every child is realised. Our expectations are high because we are ambitious for our pupils who are encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. Our aim is for each child to become a confident, enthusiastic and independent learner, ready to take their next steps in the world. We believe that education can make a difference to lives and we are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers in order to achieve these goals. We are very proud of our school and of our children. If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the office to arrange a visit.

We can offer

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in a well run and respected school.
• A workplace dedicated to equal opportunities
• Employee Pension Scheme (East Riding Pension Fund)
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• A bespoke wellbeing offer including a mutually agreed day to be used for your benefit
• Term-time only working

Shortlisting will take place – Tuesday 6 January 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing – Monday 12 January 2026. If you have not received any correspondence by Friday 16 January 2026 please consider that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.