After-School Playworker

Cheshire Schools; Barnton; On-site; GBP 7,100 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is seeking a dedicated Playworker to join our team. The role is 12.25 hours per week during term time (3.15pm–6pm, Monday to Friday) and is paid at Grade 3, SCP 3-4 (£25,614-£26,016 full-time equivalent), which approximates £7,138-£7,250 actual annually.

You should have some experience with children and be creative, energetic and reliable. The post requires an Enhanced DBS check and is temporary.

Qualifications

• Have some relevant experience of working with children
• Demonstrate high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour
• Be creative and enthusiastic
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Have flair, talent and initiative
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards
• Uphold the values of inclusion, respect and professionalism expected of our team
• Be able to work in close partnership with the whole school community.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School.
• Work 12.25 hours per week during term time (3.15pm - 6pm, Mon-Fri).
• Be part of a friendly, hardworking team and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Job description

Grade 3, SCP 3-4 (£25,614 - £26, 016) full-time equivalent which equates to £7,138 - 7,250 actual annual salary working 12.25 hours per week term time only

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School

Closing on 12/10/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Temporary | Evenings/Part Time/Term Time

12.25 hours per week. Term time only – 38 weeks per year.

The Governors and Headteacher at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated Playworker to join our team. This position will be for 12.25 hours per week (3.15pm - 6pm, Mon-Fri, term time only).

We are looking for a friendly, caring and motivated person with plenty of energy who can join our hardworking team in supporting teaching and learning across our school.

At Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and vibrant school,
• A friendly, hardworking team of staff,
• Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning.

The successful candidate should:

• Have some relevant experience of working with children,
• Demonstrate high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour,
• Be creative and enthusiastic,
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills,
• Have flair, talent and initiative,
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards,
• Uphold the values of inclusion, respect and professionalism expected of our team,
• Be able to work in close partnership with the whole school community.

If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to successfully do this job, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Our school and Weaver Trust place the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants will be subject to a stringent vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check and induction process.

Closing date: 12th October 2026