Part-Time After-School Play Supervisor

Manchester City Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mauldeth Road Primary School is seeking a caring Play Worker to join our Wrap Around Care team and help deliver a safe, welcoming After School Club for primary-aged children. You will supervise and support play and creative activities, assist with snacks and routines, promote positive behaviour and help create a calm, inclusive club environment.

This permanent, term-time-only role offers 12.5 hours per week and starts 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Carefully work with children and understand the value of play in their development.
• Warm, patient, reliable and approachable.
• Team player who can take initiative when needed.
• Clear, professional communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Remain calm and positive in a busy school environment.
• Committed to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and support play and creative activities within wrap around care.
• Assist with snacks and routines, helping the club run smoothly and safely.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure children are happy, safe and engaged during attendance.

Skills

Paediatric

First aid

Food hygiene

Safeguarding

Leadership training

Play supervision

Job description

Mauldeth Road Primary School is seeking a caring Play Worker to join our Wrap Around Care team and help deliver a safe, welcoming After School Club for primary-aged children. You will supervise and support play and creative activities, assist with snacks and routines, promote positive behaviour and help create a calm, inclusive club environment.

This permanent, term-time-only role offers 12.5 hours per week and starts 2 November 2026.