BASC Play Worker

Brooklands Primary; Sale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklands Primary School in Sale is seeking a BASC Play Worker (Band 1 SCP) to support the welfare and activities of children during term time. The role runs Monday to Friday with specific morning and after-school hours, and is paid pro rata.

Salary is Band 1 SCP with a term-time schedule; duties include safeguarding, first aid, play activity delivery, and maintaining records. A caring team environment and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• To ensure the welfare of children in the BASC and meet their needs, including refreshments.
• To deliver creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
• To undertake educational activities in accordance with the school’s curriculum offer.
• To follow the school’s safeguarding policy.
• To administer first aid and medication as required.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents and carers.
• To maintain accurate records regarding the administration of medication, accidents and incidents, drop off /collection arrangements and messages.
• To participate in relevant training, staff meetings and development activities.
• To maintain a well-kept clean and hygienic environment and confidentiality.

Job description

BROOKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Woodbourne Road
Sale
Cheshire
M33 3SY
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.brooklands.trafford.sch.uk
Headteacher Mr J. Beith

BASC PLAY WORKER - Required ASAP
Band 1 SCP - £24,796 pro rata
Working hours: Monday Friday 7.30 9.00 & 15.00 18.00(term time only) hours negotiable
Responsible to: School Business Manager and BASC Manager

To ensure the welfare of children in the care of the BASC, ensuring that their needs are met including the provision of refreshments etc.
To contribute to the delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
To undertake educational activities in accordance with the school’s curriculum offer.
To follow the school’s safeguarding policy.
To administer first aid and medication as required.
To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents and carers.
To maintain accurate records regarding the administration of medication, accidents and incidents, drop off /collection arrangements and messages.
To participate in relevant training, staff meetings and development activities.
To maintain a well‑kept clean and hygienic environment.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
To carry out all responsibilities and activities in accordance with an equal opportunities framework.
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed, commensurate with the level of the role.

All duties to be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the job. Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

We can offer:
A warm and friendly atmosphere.
Well behaved and enthusiastic children.
A caring inclusive ethos.
A positive professional and dedicated team of staff and governors.
The opportunity for professional development.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Following interview successful applicants will be subject to suitable references, health check and full and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting - Wednesday 9 September 2026
Interview Friday 11 September 2026

Supporting Documents

21.8.26 Playworker.docx
Support Staff l Application Form -.docx