Extended Services

Burford Primary School; Burford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Burford Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Extended Services Playworker to join our team. You will help plan and deliver engaging play opportunities for children aged 4-11, supporting their development through play and daily routines.

You will assist in planning indoor/outdoor activities, ensure safety and wellbeing, and build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and staff. The role requires teamwork, reliability and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and supporting development through play.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Play Sessions: assist in planning and setting up indoor and outdoor play activities.
• Ensure Child Safety: maintain a safe, clean environment and follow safeguarding policies.
• Support Wellbeing: provide high-quality care and help children settle in and socialise.
• Provide Healthy Snacks: help prepare and serve nutritious snacks with food hygiene.
• Build Relationships: communicate warmly with parents, carers and staff during drop-offs and pick-ups.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Can-do attitude

Education

Level 2/3 Playwork or Childcare

First Aid certificate

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and creative Extended Services Playworker to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will help plan and deliver a wide range of engaging, inclusive, and safe play opportunities for children aged 4-11 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Play Sessions: Assist in planning and setting up indoor and outdoor play activities, including arts and crafts, sports, and cooperative games.
• Ensure Child Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment, ensuring all safeguarding and health and safety policies are strictly followed.
• Support Wellbeing: Provide high-quality care, helping children settle in, resolve conflicts positively, and build social skills.
• Provide Healthy Snacks: Help prepare and serve nutritious breakfast or afternoon snacks in line with food hygiene standards.
• Build Relationships: Communicate effectively and warmly with parents, carers, and school staff during drop-offs and pick-ups.

Essential:

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development through play.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive "can-do" attitude.

Desirable:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Playwork, Childcare, or equivalent.
• Current First Aid certificate (Pediatric First Aid is highly desirable).
• Food Hygiene certification.
• Previous experience working in a school, nursery, or holiday club setting

ODST and Burford Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.