Before & After School Club Playworker

inploi; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Radcliffe is looking for a part-time Playworker for the Before and After School Club. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and providing safe and engaging activities for children. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. Applicants should have experience in child care or similar roles. This is a permanent, term-time position with a salary range of £8,915 - £9,056. Successful candidates will receive robust support and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme contribution

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and providing engaging play activities for children.
• Ability to ensure a safe environment in accordance with statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily planning of play activities.
• Support the running of the club alongside other staff.
• Ensure safe and responsible activity execution.

Skills

Creative play activity planning

Child safety practices

Team collaboration

Engaging communication

Job description

Post Title: Out of School Club Playworker Before and After School Club

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St Mary’s RC Primary School (Radcliffe)

Salary: Grade 3 scp 05 06 Actual Salary £8,915 - £9,056 (£25,593 - £25,989 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: Part Time 15.25 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 12th January 2026

St Mary’s RC Primary School (Radcliffe) are currently seeking a Play Worker for the Before and After School Provision. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who can:

• To participate in the daily planning and preparation of appropriate play activities and provide safe, creative and engaging opportunities for a range of age groups.
• Support the day-to-day running of the club, in conjunction with other staff.
• Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
• Provide a clean and safe environment for the children to play in.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Apply here: https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=2273481FZk

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