Morning Care Club Playworker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Supportive leadership

Friendly team

Bright playrooms

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a morning playworker for the before-school Care Club at Menston Primary School. The role runs from December 2026 to July 2027, with sessions on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday mornings from 7.15am or 7.45am to 9am, supporting primary-aged children before the school day.

We welcome caring, communicative team players; Enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding commitment are required.

Qualifications

• Caring and positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Playwork with primary-aged children at the before-school Care Club.
• Supporting children and safeguarding their welfare.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safeguarding

Job description

A term-time fixed-term post as a morning playworker at the before-school Care Club of Menston Primary School, running from December 2026 to July 2027 in the first instance. The work is supporting primary-aged children in play before the school day, with a focus on their safety and wellbeing. Sessions are on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday mornings, either 7.15am or 7.45am to 9am, and no childcare qualifications are required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What the job involves

• Playwork with primary-aged children at the before-school Care Club
• Supporting children and safeguarding their welfare

Skills & knowledge

• Caring and positive attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Social media checks for shortlisted candidates

Nice to have

• Experience working with primary-aged children, paid or voluntary

What’s offered

• Full induction and ongoing training
• High-quality training
• Supportive leadership
• Friendly, supportive team
• Bright playrooms with indoor and outdoor play areas