Casual Assistant Playworker (Ellison Primary School)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Casual Assistant Playworker at £12.65 per hour. The role involves providing care for children during before and after school sessions, working under the direction of the Care Club Manager. Successful candidates must have relevant experience or an interest in working with children and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding. Flexibility and a willingness to undertake training are essential. Closing date for applications is 23rd January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience or interest in working with children.
• DBS Checks must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children during before and after school sessions.
• Work under the direction of the Care Club Manager.

Skills

Experience working with children

Flexibility regarding working hours

Punctuality and reliability

Willingness to undertake training

Commitment to safeguarding children

Job description

Casual Assistant Playworker - £12.65 an hour

Ellison Primary Academy

Ellison Street

Wolstanton

Newcastle

Staffs

ST5 0BL

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Required as soon as possible

Casual Assistant Playworker, as and when required for staff cover. Monday to Friday, term time only.

They will be part of a team working under the direction and instruction of the Care Club Manager to provide care of children during before and after school care club sessions.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must have relevant experience or an interest in working with children and display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Be flexible regarding working hours and demonstrate punctuality and reliability.
• Be willing to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standard for their role.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required.
• DBS Checks must be completed.

Visits to the care club will be welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: 23rd January 2026

Please contact the Care club for an application pack - [e-mail]

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.