Playworker

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

CPD access

Support from education consultant

Long-term opportunities

Online timesheets

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Before & After School Club Playworker to support a welcoming primary school in the BL2 area of Bolton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with primary‑aged children in a fun, engaging and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high‑quality wraparound care before and after the school day, ensuring children feel safe, happy and supported while

Qualifications

• Experience with children in school, nursery, childcare or similar setting.
• Friendly, patient and approachable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Flexible and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children before and after the school day in a safe, welcoming environment.
• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities—arts, crafts, games, outdoor play.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support social and emotional development.
• Prepare and serve light snacks following hygiene procedures.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
• Support children with differing needs to ensure inclusion.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety policies.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.
• Assist with setting up and tidying away equipment each session.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Flexibility

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Before & After School Club Playworker to support a welcoming primary school in the BL2 area of Bolton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with primary‑aged children in a fun, engaging and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high‑quality wraparound care before and after the school day, ensuring children feel safe, happy and supported while taking part in a range of exciting activities.

Whether you have previous experience working in a school, childcare setting, holiday club or nursery, or you’re looking to build your career within education, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Before & After School Club Playworker, you will help create a positive atmosphere where children can relax, socialise and enjoy a variety of creative, educational and physical activities. You will work closely with the wider school team to ensure every child has a positive experience.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising children before and after the school day in a safe and welcoming environment.
• Planning and delivering a range of fun, age‑appropriate activities including arts and crafts, games, outdoor play and themed sessions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting children's social and emotional development.
• Preparing and serving light snacks while following food hygiene procedures.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
• Supporting children with differing needs to ensure an inclusive environment.
• Following school safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour policies.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.
• Assisting with setting up and tidying away equipment each session.

Ideal candidate

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare or similar setting.
• A friendly, patient and approachable manner.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• A flexible and reliable approach to work.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to thousands of free CPD courses through The National College.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities to secure long‑term and permanent school‑based roles.
• Straightforward online timesheet system.