Afterschool Playworker in Manchester

Afterschool Playworker in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time On-site
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Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Salary: £7,014 per annum

The governors of St Augustine’s CE Primary School wish to appoint an Afterschool Playworker to work in our new After School Club.

The purpose of the role is to supervise children during after school sessions, support children's play, creativity and social development and to ensure that the children are safe, happy and well cared for.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will be:
  • Someone who enjoys working with children.
  • A fun, positive and patient attitude.
  • The ability to plan and support games, crafts and exciting activities
  • Someone who can help create a safe, happy and welcoming environment
  • A reliable team player who is passionate about children’s wellbeing.

St Augustine’s is a small vibrant, multicultural, inner city school with 200 pupils on roll. It is a 1 form entry school with a 26 place Nursery.

At St Augustine’s we pride ourselves on our positive relationships between staff, pupils and parents. We provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities e.g. day trips and residential.

Attainment is a high priority with a dedicated team of teachers and support staff who provide personalised learning programmes to enable each individual child to reach their full potential

About Us

Visits to school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Business Manager on 0161 2052812
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

Afterschool Playworker in Manchester employer: Manchester City Council

At Crosslee Community Primary School, part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our collaborative culture, which encourages professional development and embraces diversity. Located in Greater Manchester, we offer a flexible working schedule that aligns with school hours, allowing for a balanced work-life experience while making a meaningful impact in the community.

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Contact Details:

Manchester City Council Recruitment Team