Afterschool Playworker

St Augustine's CE Primary School VC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,100; Part time

Job summary

St Augustine's CE Primary School VC in Manchester is seeking an Afterschool Playworker to supervise children after school sessions and support their play, creativity and social development.

The role focuses on keeping children safe, happy and well cared for in a welcoming environment; the post is temporary and part-time with a start date of 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to plan safe activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children after school sessions.
• Support children's play, creativity and social development.
• Ensure children are safe, happy and well cared for.

Skills

Childcare

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Hours: Part Time

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Salary: £7,014 per annum

Thegovernorsof St Augustine’s CE Primary School wish to appoint an Afterschool Playworker to work in our new After School Club.

The purpose of the role is to supervise children during after school sessions, support children's play, creativity and social development and to ensure that the children are safe, happy and well cared for.

Successful candidate will be:

• Someone who enjoys working with children.
• A fun, positive and patient attitude.
• The ability to plan and support games, crafts and exciting activities
• Someone who can help create a safe, happy and welcoming environment
• A reliable team player who is passionate about children’s wellbeing.

St Augustine’s is a small vibrant, multicultural, inner city school with 200 pupils on roll. It is a 1 form entry school with a 26 place Nursery.

At St Augustine’s we pride ourselves on our positive relationships between staff, pupils and parents. We provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities e.g. day trips and residential.

Attainment is a high priority with a dedicated team of teachers and support staff who provide personalised learning programmes to enable each individual child to reach their full potential

Visits to school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Business Manager on 0161 2052812

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