Playworker

Bonneville Primary; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Professional development

Safeguarding training

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Bonneville Primary School is seeking a Playworker to join its thriving After School Club. The role involves supporting children with safe, nurturing activities from 3:00 pm to 6:15 pm, 16.25 hours per week during term time, at Bonneville Primary School.

Immediate start is available, with salary on NJC Scale 3 pro rata (£31,086–£31,530). This is a great chance to contribute to children’s wellbeing after the school day.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, caring and reliable individual who enjoys working with children.
• Able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children’s wellbeing, creativity and enjoyment after school.
• Support children of different ages and abilities through play-based and recreational activities.
• Work as part of a team, use initiative and remain calm in a busy environment.

Job description

Salary:

NJC Scale 3 (£31,086 - £31,530) Pro Rata

Hours:

3pm - 6.15pm (16.25 hours per week)

Year Round?

No - 39 weeks per year

Permanent?

Yes

To Start:

Immediately

Applications Close:

Thursday 24th September 2026 at noon

Shortlisting:

TBC

Interviews:

To be confirmed

Job Description:

Bonneville Primary Schools seeks:
Job Title: Playworker

Salary: Scale 3 (£31,086- £31,530) Pro Rata

Hours: 3pm to 6.15pm

(16.25 hours per week Term Time Only)
Location: Bonneville Primary School

Start Date: Immediate

Job Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children within our thriving After School Club at Bonneville Primary School.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and develop positive relationships. You will contribute to planning and delivering engaging activities that promote children’s wellbeing, creativity and enjoyment at the end of the school day.

About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and reliable individual who enjoys working with children and is committed to creating a positive and engaging environment for them at the end of the school day. The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You will be patient, approachable and able to support children of different ages, interests and abilities through a range of play-based and recreational activities. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, use your initiative and remain calm in a busy environment is essential. Above all, you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and included.

What We Offer
At the BJS Federation of Schools, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive professionally and personally. We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset and are proud to offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to achieving
• A strong culture of collaboration, teamwork and professional respect.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to high-quality safeguarding, first aid and playwork training.
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic, happy and engaging children.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes.
• A leadership team that values initiative, creativity and continuous improvement.
• Access to occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies.
• Cycle-to-work scheme (where applicable).
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families every day.

the best outcomes for children.

Why Join Us?
Bonneville Primary School is a thriving and inclusive two-form entry primary school at the heart of the local community. We are proud of our caring ethos, high expectations and commitment to ensuring that every child flourishes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated After School Club team and play an important role in providing a safe, nurturing and enjoyable environment where children can relax, play, learn new skills and build friendships beyond the school day. If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a supportive and welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check