Playworker

Appleton Thorn Primary School; Coalville; On-site; GBP 7,700 - 7,800; Part time

Job summary

Appleton Thorn Primary School in England seeks a Play Worker for a permanent contract starting November 2026. The role is 11 hours per week during term time, Tuesday-Friday 3.30pm-6.15pm, Grade 3 pay £13.48-£13.70 per hour.

You will provide play and learning activities in a safe environment, support before and after school, and work with staff, pupils and parents, with safeguarding as a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Desirable experience with children with special educational needs.
• Team player with a good sense of humour and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfasts and/or tea as required.
• Clean food preparation areas, equipment and utensils.
• Assist with register procedures and attendance.
• Work within school club policies and safeguarding guidelines.
• Ensure children are delivered to/collected safely from their classroom or designated point.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection in all duties.
• Be willing to undertake first aid training.

Skills

Experience with children

Special educational needs experience

Team player

First aid training willingness

Job description

PLAY WORKER - PERMANENT CONTRACT To Start November 2026 (11 hours per week term time only, during the following periods Tuesday - Friday 3.30pm - 6.15pm)

Grade 3 £13.48 -£13.70 per hour TERM TIME ONLY

Appleton Thorn is a thriving village school at the heart of community life and continues to grow and flourish. The governors are therefore delighted to advertise the opportunity for the right candidate to join our dedicated team. A vacancy exists in our school to provide additional before and after school support.

Primary Purpose & Scope of the Job: To provide appropriate play and learning activities in a safe,caring environment

Working Relationships

Link Club colleagues, Headteacher, pupils and parents

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

The post holder must carry out the duties will full regard to the School’s Performance Plan, Equality and Diversity Policy and Health & Safety Policy

Prepare and serve breakfasts and/or tea as required

Cleaning of food preparation areas, equipment etc

Assist with register procedures

Work within the school club policies and procedures

Ensure children are delivered to/collected safely from their classroom or designated point, promptly

Keep school staff and parents informed of any relevant information passed on, either verbally or in writing

To carry out all duties with due regard to confidentiality and data protection regulations

The post holder is responsible for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

To undertake such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the level of the post

The person appointed ideally will:-

• Have experience of working with children in an educational setting and it would be desirable to have some experience of working with children with special educational needs
• Have experience of implementing interventions and strategies to overcome barriers to learning in order to speed up academic progress
• Be a team player with a good sense of humour
• Have a sensitive but enthusiastic approach
• Be willing to undertake first aid training

In return, we will offer you:-

• exceptionally supportive parents and governors
• a commitment to your professional development
• an opportunity to be part of a thriving school community
• a beautiful working environment, both inside and out

The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).