Play Worker - After School Club

Mauldeth Road Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mauldeth Road Primary School is seeking a caring Play Worker to join our Wrap Around Care team in Manchester. This permanent, term-time only role is part-time (12.5 hours per week) with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour, starting 2 November 2026.

You will help supervise children, support play and creative activities, assist with snacks and routines, and promote a calm, welcoming after-school club. Working with colleagues, you will contribute to safe, inclusive experiences for pupils and families,

Qualifications

• Paediatric background or related child welfare training.
• Experience with first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding.
• Desirable leadership training to support the wrap-around team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and support play and creative activities.
• Assist with snacks and daily routines to ensure smooth after-school care.
• Promote positive behaviour and a calm, inclusive club environment.
• Work with colleagues to keep children safe, happy and engaged.

Skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Paediatric

First aid / food hygiene

Safeguarding training

Leadership training

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Working Hours: Part Time, 12.5 per week

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Paediatric, first aid food hygiene, safeguarding or leadership training would be desirable.

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Mauldeth Road Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Play Worker to join our Wrap Around Care team and support the delivery of a safe, welcoming and enjoyable After School Club for children across the primary age range.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, understands the importance of play, and can help create a positive end-of-day experience for pupils and families.

The successful candidate will help supervise children, support play and creative activities, assist with snacks and routines, promote positive behaviour, and contribute to a calm, inclusive and well-organised club environment.

They will work closely with colleagues to ensure children are safe, happy and engaged while attending wrap around care.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and understands the value of play in children’s development.
• Is warm, patient, reliable and approachable.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while using initiative when needed.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with children, families and colleagues.
• Can remain calm and positive in a busy school environment.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the welfare of children.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation