Playworker

Chorley New Road Primary Academy; Horwich; On-site; GBP 7,600 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Chorley New Road Primary Academy in Horwich, Bolton, seeks a Playworker for the wraparound BEE club. 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only. Permanent position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. Excellent communication and sound English language skills are essential. Training provided; safeguarding is a priority.

Applicants should have good communication abilities; experience is advantageous but not required. Interviews soon after closing date.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Clear understanding of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Join wraparound club (BEE club) as a playworker, 15 hours per week.
• Term-time only; permanent position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• Support safeguarding and promote welfare of children. Training provided.

Skills

Good communication skills

English language proficiency

Job description

PLAYWORKER
Employer: Albany Learning Trust
Location: Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Working Hours: Real Living Wage -FTE £25,948 - pro rata £8901.23
Hours 15 hours a week Term time only (190 days)
Monday to Friday 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Required from: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 4th September2026 at Noon
Shortlisting Date: - Friday 4th September 2026 - PM
Interview Date: Monday 7th September 2026

Chorley New Road Primary Academy
Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6EW
Head Teacher: Miss L. Burrows
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE? ARE YOU HARD-WORKING. If this sounds like you then we want
to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity within CNR for a playworker in our wraparound club (BEE club) to join our team, working 15hrs per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. This is a permanent position; subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Working within a school environment you will need good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the English language.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the successful candidates.

Chorley New Road Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interviews will take place on Monday 7th September 2026.