Morning Care Club Playworker

Menston Primary School; Menston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bright, dedicated playrooms

Fantastic indoor and outdoor playAreas

Friendly, supportive team

Full induction and ongoing training

Lovely village school environment

Job summary

Menston Primary School’s Care Club is seeking Morning Playworkers for December 2026 to July 2027 (fixed term). The role is term-time only, with sessions starting at 7.15am or 7.45am to 9am, and requires a caring, positive attitude. No specific childcare qualifications are required, but safeguarding commitment and teamwork are essential.

CVs are not accepted. We offer a friendly team, induction and training, and a welcoming village-school environment.

Qualifications

• A caring, positive attitude and ability to work well with children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a childcare setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children.
• Experience with primary-aged children is desirable but not essential.

Skills

Caring

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Commitment to safeguarding

Experience with primary-aged children

Job description

Join Our Friendly Care Club Team at Menston Primary School

Morning Playworkers( s) required for December 2026, fixed term to July 2027 (in the first instance)

Are you caring, enthusiastic and enjoy working with children? We’d love you to join our supportive team at Menston Primary School’s highly‑regarded before and after school Care Club.

We have a fixed‑term (term‑time only) positions(s) available.

Pay: Grade 2, SCP 3-4 (£13.28-£13.48 per hour)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Our Care Club is a warm, welcoming and well‑established setting for children attending Menston Primary School. We offer:

• Bright, dedicated playrooms
• Fantastic indoor and outdoor play areas
• A friendly, supportive team
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Wonderful children who enjoy coming to Care Club

It’s a great place to start or grow your experience in childcare.

Who We're Looking For

You don’t need specific childcare qualifications or experience - just:

• A caring, positive attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children
• Experience working with primary-aged children (paid or voluntary) is desirable but not essential

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Working Hours

We are specifically looking for a candidate or candidates who are available to work at least 2 sessions on a Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday morning.

Morning sessions:

• Working pattern: 7.15am, or 7.45am to 9am

What We Offer You

• A caring, welcoming team
• Supportive leadership
• A lovely village school environment
• High‑quality training
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a difference every day

To learn more about our school and Care Club, please visit:
www.menstonprimary.co.uk/parents/care-club

Note: we are unable to accept CVs

Moorlands Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond the Trust. The Trust adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safer recruitment including social media checks on all shortlisted candidates. All persons employed by the Trust, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the Trust have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.