After School Club Playworker

Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 3.00pm - 5.45pm
Work pattern: 13.75 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 2, £8,903 - £9,031 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Start date: September 2025

Early Years L3 qualified or commitment to qualify.

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. To apply for this job, please complete the application form, after reading the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing date: Tuesday 2nd September at Noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 3rd September
Interviews: TBC

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.