After School Club Playworker

(Early Years L3 qualified or commitment to qualify)

Salary information: Scale 2, £8,903 - £9,031 per annum (depending on experience)
Work pattern: 13 hours and 45 minutes per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Work hours: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 5:45pm
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring playworker who have:

• A positive, warm, enthusiastic, kind and energetic attitude;
• The ability to work and play creatively with the children;
• The ability to work as part of a team;
• The ability to use judgement and common sense;
• The ability to liaise with parents and carers with sensitivity and tact.

Principal Duties:

• To provide high standards of care in a safe and secure setting;
• Assist in planning, preparing and providing creative and fun play opportunities for children aged 3 to 7;
• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children including those with additional needs;
• Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework;
• Work within agreed policies and procedures.

Benefits of the post:

• Training and development opportunities;
• Valuable experience in childcare employment.

Full details are contained within the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Friday 11th July 2025 at Noon
Shortlisting: Friday 11th July 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 15th July and Monday 21st July 2025

Coteford Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.