Before and After School Club Assistant Playworkers

Stockport Council; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage allowance

Staff training including safeguarding

Job summary

Stockport Council is seeking a caring, energetic playworker to join our wraparound care teams at Freshfield Nursery School and Tithe Barn Primary School. You will help provide a safe, warm, and stimulating environment for children aged 3–11 before and after the school day, across breakfast and after school clubs.

The role is fixed term to 31 August 2027, part-time, with an hourly rate of £13.27 plus living wage allowance.

Qualifications

• A friendly, patient and approachable attitude with a genuine passion for working with children.
• Punctuality and strict reliability.
• All appointments subject to Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Greet children warmly and help them settle into morning or afternoon sessions.
• Plan and deliver fun, inclusive activities including arts and crafts, sports, board games and free play.
• Supervise children and support their social, emotional and physical well-being.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of healthy breakfast or afternoon snacks.
• Maintain accurate registers, attendance logs and safeguarding records.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, carers and school staff at drop-off and pick-up.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Punctual

Reliability

Child engagement

Job description

Tithe Barn Primary School and Freshfield Nursery School
Mauldeth Rd, Stockport SK4 3NG
0161 432 4941

Before and After School Club Assistant Playworkers, available at both settings
Scale 1, point 3, £13.27 per hour plus living wage allowance
Part time

Freshfield Nursery School
Breakfast Club 7.45 am to 8.30 am Monday to Friday
After School Club 3.15 pm to 5.45 pm Monday to Friday

Tithe Barn Primary School
Breakfast Club 7.30 am to 9.00 am Monday to Friday
After School club 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday

Fixed term, initially to 31st August 2027
Start Date: ASAP

The Learning Together Federation – Freshfield Nursery School and Tithe Barn Primary School

Would you like to join one of our happy teams supporting staff and children over the breakfast or after school club period? We are looking for a caring, energetic, and reliable Playworker to join our wraparound care team. You will help provide a safe, warm, and stimulating environment for nursery and primary school children (aged 3–11) before and after the school day.

We have positions available at both schools. Please mark clearly on your form whether you are applying for breakfast club, after school club or both and if you can work at either school.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet children warmly and help them settle into morning or afternoon sessions.
• Plan and deliver fun, inclusive activities including arts and crafts, sports, board games, and free play.
• Supervise children and support their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of healthy breakfast or afternoon snacks.
• Maintain accurate registers, attendance logs, and safeguarding records.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, carers, and school staff at drop-off and pick-up.

What We Are Looking For

• Essential: A friendly, patient, and approachable attitude with a genuine passion for working with children.
• Essential: Punctuality and strict reliability.
• Requirements: All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment and ongoing staff training including safeguarding, allergy/anaphylaxis training and paediatric first aid.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an Enhanced
Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council – Valuing Diversity