Breakfast and After School Club Play Worker

Aureus Primary School and Nursery; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Aureus Primary School and Nursery is seeking enthusiastic Playworkers for term-time wraparound care, covering Breakfast and Afterschool clubs. You may work mornings, afternoons, or both; please indicate preference.

The role supports a caring environment and involves running activities with children in a SAFE setting geared to their development. Join a school within the GLF Schools community, offering flexible working and progression opportunities across the cluster and trust.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to engage and inspire children through activities and learning.
• Wamiliar with school wraparound provision and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Engage and inspire children through extracurricular activities and learning.
• Support delivery of breakfast and after-school club sessions.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Aureus Primary School are seeking inspiring and enthusiastic Playworkers to join their committed and supportive wrap around care team.

Your opportunity

We have multiple opportunities for term time only playworkers to work within our Breakfast and Afterschool club.

The successful applicants would need to be able to work either afternoon sessions or both morning and afternoon sessions, please state your preference on your application.

What we are looking for

We are seeking adaptable and resourceful individuals to help create a fun and caring environment within our school wraparound provision. Candidates will have previous experience working with children and be somebody who will engage and inspire the children through extra-curricular activities and learning, whilst upholding the values and ethos of Aureus Primary School.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About The Didcot Cluster

Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School make up the Didcot Cluster, a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School, the wider Oxfordshire cluster includes; William Morris, Longford Park, Hardwick and Cherry Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Morning Working Hours: 7:20am - 8:40am

Afternoon Working Hours: 3:0pm - 5:35pm

Salary: £26,515 FTE. (Hourly rate is £14.12)

Closing Date: 19th October 2026 at 9.30am.Applications will be considered upon receipt

Interview Date: TBC

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.