Casual Playworker post running the after school and holiday club at Fitzwaryn School, a school for pupils aged 3 to 19 with special educational needs. The work centres on planning and running play activities, building relationships with children and families, and keeping children safe and well. It is distinct for working with pupils who have a wide range of special educational needs, and the team also covers collections, handovers and snacks. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 20 July 2026.
What the job involves
- Plan and deliver fun, stimulating play activities
- Support the daily running of the after school and holiday club
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Ensure children's safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour
- Assist with safe collection and handover of children
- Maintain a clean club environment
- Prepare healthy snacks
- Support basic admin tasks
- Follow safeguarding procedures
- Work as part of the school team
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of working with children in any setting
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
Nice to have
- Level 2 Playwork qualification, or a commitment to obtain it
- Level 2 early years or childcare qualification plus evidence of commitment to a Playwork qualification, or a Level 3 Playwork qualification
- Generalist safeguarding children training within the past three years, or a commitment to complete it within 3 months of recruitment
- Current first aid certificate, or a commitment to achieve one within 3 months of recruitment
- Level 2 food safety or hygiene qualification or above
What’s offered
- Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
- Paid wellbeing days
- Free flu vaccinations
- On-site parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Refer-a-friend scheme paying up to £500
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
