Breakfast Club Playworker

Longford Park Primary School; Banbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Banbury is seeking a term-time playworker to support their breakfast club, working four mornings a week. The role involves creating a fun environment for children and engaging them in learning and activities. Candidates should have previous experience working with children and share the school's values. This is a fixed-term position until July 2026, offering a salary of £12.58 per hour.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children required.
• Ability to create a fun and caring environment.
• Engagement in extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Help create a fun and caring environment in the breakfast club.
• Engage and inspire children through activities.
• Uphold the values and ethos of the school.

Skills

Experience working with children

Adaptability

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Associate 1 • £12.58 per hour • Fixed term contract • Longford Park Primary School

Your opportunity

We have an opportunity for a term time only playworker to work within our breakfast club for four mornings per week on a fixed term contract until July 2026.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an adaptable and resourceful individual 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 Longford Park Primary School.

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

About the Banbury Cluster

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Longford Park; William Morris, Hardwick and Cherry Fields make up the Banbury Cluster. 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 growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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: As soon as possible
• Working pattern: 7.30am - 8.30am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• Contract Type: Fixed term (until July 26)
• Salary: Associate 1 £12.58 per hour
• Closing Date: 3rd October 2025. Applications will be considered upon receipt
• Interview Date: TBC