After School Club Playworker

Manley Park; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Manley Park is seeking a dedicated After School Club Playworker to join our OOSH team. The role focuses on delivering engaging activities after school, both indoors and outdoors, while ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for children.

We value staff who can foster creativity, support positive play, and contribute to a supportive school community. The position is term-time, with DBS checks and references required.

Qualifications

• Qualified with NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young adults.
• Ability to design engaging activities and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Support and design engaging activities for children, using indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure children are safe and secure at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Spaces are left tidy and clean after each session.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 3:00pm until 6:00pm, term time only

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent.

Pre-employment Health Assessment Required: Yes

Start Date: 5th October 2026

Salary: £26,016 full time equivalent. Salary to be pro-rata'd for part time, term time only working

Are you passionate about creating fun, safe, and engaging spaces for children to unwind after the school day?

We are looking for an enthusiastic After School Club Playworker to join our dedicated Out of School Hours (OOSH) team.

In this role, you will help bring our after-school provision to life, ensuring our children wrap up their day with a smile.

If you love fostering creativity, love outdoor and indoor play, and want to be part of a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who:

• Is suitably well-qualified and has proven experience working with children or young adults.
• Will support and design engaging, entertaining activities for the children, making full use of both our indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Ensures that the children are safe and secure at all times.
• Is able to manage behaviour effectively, confidently following all school policies and procedures.
• Is able to communicate effectively and warmly with parents and carers.
• Will ensure that the spaces are left tidy and clean at the end of each session.
• Can work well as part of the OOSH team, bringing a collaborative and positive attitude.

What We Will Offer You:

• A school with a strong ethos where every single individual is genuinely valued.
• Enthusiastic and engaging children alongside a warm, welcoming staff team.
• A strong and dedicated Senior Leadership Team to support you in your role.
• A true commitment to your continuous professional development.
• A school dedicated to the development of emotional intelligence.
• Very supportive and friendly parents and Governors.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation