After School & Holiday Club Playworker (Casual)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Ongoing CPD including 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 (£500)

Job summary

Fitzwaryn School is seeking a Casual Playworker to plan and run engaging play activities for pupils aged 3 to 19 with special educational needs. The role involves supporting the after school and holiday club, building strong relationships with children and their families, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.

You will work within a team to provide snacks, supervise during collections, and assist with safeguarding and administration as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in any setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and promoting wellbeing.
• Willingness to obtain required qualifications if not already held.
• Current first aid certification or plan to complete within 3 months of recruitment.
• Awareness of safety, hygiene and child protection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging play activities.
• Support daily running of after school and holiday club.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Ensure children's safety, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Assist with safe collection and handover of children.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming club environment.
• Prepare healthy snacks and assist with basic admin tasks.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and work with the school team.

Skills

Good communication

Education

Level 2 Playwork qualification

Level 2 early years or childcare qualification

Level 3 Playwork qualification

Job description

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