Childcare Practitioner

WMJobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Hagley Primary School is seeking motivated Childcare Practitioners to join the After School Club team. You will provide quality playcare for children and support their social, emotional and physical development, including pupils with special educational needs.

This permanent, term-time role offers up to 23.75 hours per week, with a salary of £14,901 to £15,137 per year. Applicants should be able to work well in a team and uphold a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage children
• Ability to provide high-quality, enjoyable learning through play
• Willingness to work within a team and follow safeguarding procedures
• DBS check completed or willing to undergo a check
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and a safe environment

Responsibilities

• Provide quality playcare and support social, emotional and physical development
• Deliver childcare activities with energy and patience
• Maintain a safe, secure environment and model appropriate behaviour
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to move the club forward

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Enjoys working with children

Initiative

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Inclusion & equality

Team player

DBS checked or willing to undergo

Job description

Job Title: Childcare Practitioner

Salary: £14,901 - £15,137 per annum

Hours: Upto 23.75 hours per week

Location: Hagley Primary School

Permanent and Term Time Only

Hagley Primary School

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Childcare Practitioners to work as part of our team in the After School Club. You will be providing quality playcare for children and be supporting their social, emotional and physical development, including those children with special educational needs. We are committed to all our children achieving their full potential across the expanding range of opportunities we offer them. We would like to recruit an individual who is passionate about working with children, who will contribute to this ethos and be proactive in moving the Club forward. The successful candidate will:

• have good interpersonal skills
• enjoy working with children and show initiative
• be committed to providing children with a high quality and enjoyable experience
• have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
• know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment
• have experience in delivering childcare activities. In addition you will:
• have lots of energy and patience
• have a positive, hardworking attitude
• be able to work within a team
• be committed to inclusion and equality
• be DBS checked or willing to undergo a check. We can offer:
• confident, well behaved children
• enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff
• positive and supportive parents
• training and development opportunities

Hagley Primary School,

Job Title: Childcare Practitioner

Salary: £14,901 - £15,137 per annum

Hours: Upto 23.75 hours per week

Location: Hagley Primary School

Permanent and Term Time Only

Hagley Wrap Around Care Club provides a breakfast and afterschool provision for children attending Hagley Primary School.

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Childcare Practitioners to work as part of our team in the After School Club. You will be providing quality playcare for children and be supporting their social, emotional and physical development, including those children with special educational needs. We are committed to all our children achieving their full potential across the expanding range of opportunities we offer them. We would like to recruit an individual who is passionate about working with children, who will contribute to this ethos and be proactive in moving the Club forward. The successful candidate will:

• have good interpersonal skills
• enjoy working with children and show initiative
• be committed to providing children with a high quality and enjoyable experience
• have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
• know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment
• have experience in delivering childcare activities. In addition you will:
• have lots of energy and patience
• demonstrate good communication skills
• have a positive, hardworking attitude
• be able to work within a team
• be committed to inclusion and equality
• be DBS checked or willing to undergo a check. We can offer:
• confident, well behaved children
• enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff
• positive and supportive parents
• training and development opportunities

Hours of work: We are open to applications for both breakfast club (7.30am-9.00am) and or afterschool club (3.00pm-6.00pm)

Salary: Grade 3

5 Closing date: 4th December 2026 Interview date: TBC Job Type: Part-time Language: English (Required) Applicants are welcome (and encouraged!) to come and visit the Club. Please contact the Manager, Lesley Taylor if you would like any further details on 01562 883280 (select option for WACC) or at [e-mail]. Please visit https://www.hagleyprimary.org.uk/after-school-club/ for more information

For further information please contact: [e-mail] or 01562 883 280 and ask for Lesley

Benefits

Please see attached Benefits List

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date

4th December 2026

Anticipated Interview Date

TBC

Attached documents

• Person Spec - Childcare Practitioner updated March '26.docx
• Benefits List.pdf