Breakfast and After School Club Play Worker

eTeach UK Limited; Horley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Horley is seeking a committed play worker for their after-school club. The ideal candidate will create a stimulating environment for children and work collaboratively with other staff. Experience in a play-work environment and relevant qualifications are highly desirable. The role offers competitive pay, staff support, and a local government pension scheme. The closing date for applications is January 5, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as positions may be filled before the deadline.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive staff environment

Enrollment into pension scheme

Access to staff assistance scheme

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with children in a play-work environment is desirable.
• Qualifications in play work, first aid, and food hygiene are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create an exciting, stimulating, and safe environment for pupils.
• Work collaboratively to ensure the best provision for pupils.
• Initiate and encourage play opportunities for children.

Skills

Create stimulating environment

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Engage with children

Work independently

Motivation and enthusiasm

Education

Play work qualification NVQ level 2 or above

First aid qualification

Food hygiene qualification

Job description

Horley Infant School are looking for a committed, reliable and enthusiastic team player to join our existing team of play workers in our successful after-school club. This is a casual supply role and would be ideal for someone who may be looking for ad hoc hours subject to the operational needs of the school. Working hours are dependent on the type/role of cover required, and may include breakfast club hours commencing at 7.15/7.30am until 9am and after school club hours commencing at 3pm until 5.00/6.00pm. Horley Infant School has a positive local reputation whereby we live by our vision and values of “embracing and nurturing the individual” and “inspiring all to achieve”. We pride ourselves on giving a family feel to our school, even though we have nearly 270 children in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2. Our before school and after school club has an excellent reputation and, as such, we need to expand our team. In our latest Staff Wellbeing Survey, our school staff reported an 11% greater level of job satisfaction than the national benchmark. Maybe this could be your moment to join us?

We are looking for someone who:

• Can create an exciting, stimulating and safe environment for pupils attending the clubs
• Can work with our small team to ensure the best provision for pupils both before and after school
• Can initiate and encourage play opportunities for children
• Can relate well and communicate effectively at all levels with other staff members, parents and pupils
• Can engage well with our children
• Is able to work independently managing their own workload as well as part of a team
• Is enthusiastic and motivated

Although not essential, the following would be highly desirable:

• Has at least 1 years’ experience of working with children in a play-work environment would be an advantage
• Has a play work qualification NVQ level 2 or above is highly desirable
• Has a qualification in play work, first aid and food hygiene (training will be arranged)

We will offer:

• A competitive salary on our Greensand Multi Academy Trust terms and conditions
• A team of friendly and supportive staff who are all committed to the school’s continued improvement
• Enrollment into a local government pension scheme
• The opportunity to work with an academy trust that encourages all of its schools to keep their own unique identity, whilst enjoying excellent relationships and collaborative partnerships with the wider Greensand community
• An excellent staff assistance scheme with access to a range of wellbeing and health initiatives, including complimentary counselling, physiotherapy and a 24 hour online GP service

The closing date for applications is Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am. Candidates should apply via the Greensand Multi Academy Trust's My New Term portal, accessible via the Trust website. Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than this if we identify a suitable candidate. You are therefore encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Horley Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or travelled outside the UK for more than 3 months in the last 10 years. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to online check in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.