Wraparound Care Playworker
Department: PSCS Operations
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Felixstowe
Reporting To: Laura Phillips
Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour
Description
Playworker - After‑School Club (Term Time) Fairfield Infant School, High Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9JB 16 hours per week | Term time only | Club hours 15:15–18:00 £10.85–£12.71 per hour
Love making kids laugh, and want your afternoons to actually mean something? Join Premier Education as a Playworker at Fairfield Infant School's after‑school club, where you'll turn the end of the school day into the best part of it.
You'll help lead fun, safe and inclusive play sessions for children aged 4–7, giving them a happy, active space to unwind after school while their families get some peace of mind.
Key Responsibilities
What you’ll be doing
- Helping plan and deliver engaging play, from arts and crafts to active games
- Collecting children from class and settling them into the session
- Setting up and packing away play spaces, and serving safe, healthy refreshments
- Building genuine relationships with children, parents and school staff
- Keeping everyone safe by following our safeguarding and health and safety procedures
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What we’re looking for
- Recent experience working with children (paid or voluntary) – essential
- An understanding of safeguarding processes
- Bags of enthusiasm and a genuine passion for working with children
- A team player who’s happy taking direction from the Site Lead
- Reliable transport to get to the club on time for every session
- Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and food hygiene training if you don’t already hold these
Benefits
Why join Premier Education?
- Be part of the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare
- Work without childcare worries – free on‑site childcare spaces for our staff
- Flexible, term‑time hours that fit your lifestyle
- Opportunities for development and progression
Our recruitment process
- Video interview – A short online conversation to learn about your coaching experience
- In‑person practical assessment – You’ll lead a short activity so we can see your coaching style in action
- Offer – Successful candidates receive a formal offer
- Onboarding & compliance – We’ll guide you through safeguarding checks, DBS and training before you start
Recruitment Statement
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and assess candidates solely on their skills, experience, and ability.
Premier Education Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; where appropriate, an enhanced DBS and other checks will be carried out in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Your personal data will be used and stored in accordance with UK data protection laws.
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Wraparound Care Playworker in Felixstowe employer: Premier Education
Premier Education Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and students. Located in Chester, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and growth, ensuring that employees are equipped with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils with SEMH needs. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, you will be part of a dedicated team that values resilience and collaboration, making it a rewarding place to work.
