Afterschool Club Playworker

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education services provider in Haringey is seeking an Afterschool Club Playworker to create fun and safe after-school experiences for children. The role involves leading engaging activities, supporting children's social skills, and collaborating with school staff. Ideal candidates should have experience with children and a positive, energetic approach. This part-time position offers £14 per hour with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Personalized support from a consultant

Opportunities in various settings

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Essential experience working with children in relevant settings.
• Reliable and caring approach.
• Energy and a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Lead games and creative activities.
• Create a safe and welcoming environment.
• Support pupils in building friendships.

Skills

Experience working with children

Positive approach

Creativity

Team spirit

Job description

Overview

Afterschool Club Playworker – Make After-School Hours the Best Hours!

Location: Haringey

Pay: £14 per hour (weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella faff)

Contract: Part-time, Ongoing (with potential to go Temp-to-Perm)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 3pm – 6pm

About the Role

Do you believe that after-school should be about more than just homework and snacks? We’re looking for a playful, caring, and energetic Afterschool Club Playworker to join a fantastic primary school team in Haringey.

You’ll be the friendly face children look forward to seeing at the end of the school day, running fun activities, keeping everyone safe, and making sure those hours are filled with laughter, creativity, and calm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading games, arts & crafts, and activities that children genuinely enjoy
• Creating a welcoming, safe, and fun environment
• Supporting pupils to build friendships and confidence outside the classroom
• Working closely with school staff to keep everything running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children is essential (school, nursery, clubs, or similar)
• A positive, reliable, and caring approach
• Energy, creativity, and a good sense of humour
• Team spirit—you’ll be working alongside other staff to keep things fun and safe

Bonus points if you’ve got SEND experience or Thrive training—but if not, we offer FREE Thrive training to boost your skills and make you even more in demand with schools!

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy (courses you’ll actually enjoy!)
• Personalised support from a friendly, local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Refer a friend scheme—earn rewards while helping others

Ready to make after-school the best part of the day? Apply today and let’s get you started!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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