Wraparound Care Playworker
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026
Department: PSCS Operations
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Swanley
Compensation: £8.00 - £12.71 / hour
Description
Playworker – Breakfast & Afterschool Clubs
St Mary’s C of E VA Primary School, Swanley
24 hours per week | Term Time Only
Love working with children? Looking for a rewarding part‑time role that fits around your studies, family life or other commitments?
We’re recruiting a Playworker to join our friendly Wraparound Care team at St Mary’s Primary School. Whether you’re an experienced childcare professional or have experience working with children in another setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll help create a fun, safe and welcoming environment for children before and after the school day. From games and crafts to outdoor play and creative activities, you’ll play an important part in making every session enjoyable.
Working alongside the Site Lead, you’ll help deliver high‑quality wraparound care while building positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.
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
Essential
- Experience working with children (voluntary or paid).
- Understanding of how to create safe, fun and inclusive play for all children, no matter their age or ability.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the site Lead.
- Reliable transport to attend sessions on time, including morning and afternoon shifts.
- The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well‑being of children and young people.
- Paediatric First Aid, Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead training and an enhanced DBS, or willingness to complete these when you join.
Benefits
Why join Premier Education?
- Work without childcare worries, with free on‑site childcare places for our staff
- Term‑time hours that fit around your life
- A supportive team and a national network behind you
- Fully funded training and development
- Paid holidays (pro rata)
Our recruitment process
- Video interview: a short online chat about you and your experience working with children
- Practical assessment: you’ll run a short activity in person so we can see how you engage and inspire
- Offer: if you’re successful, we’ll send you a formal offer
- Onboarding: we’ll guide you through your safeguarding checks, DBS and training before your first session
Safeguarding and safer recruitment
Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Before you start, you’ll need:
- Satisfactory references
- An enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check
- Proof of identity, right to work and qualifications
Equal opportunities
You must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from people of every background and assess all candidates only on their skills, experience and ability. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know.
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Wraparound Care Playworker in Swanley 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.
