Playworker

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Stockport Council is seeking a Playworker to run the Breakfast Club and After School Club at Broadstone Hall Primary School in Stockport. You will create a safe, imaginative environment for children from Nursery to Year 6.

The role is part-time and permanent, 17.5 hours weekly, term-time only, 2:30pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday. You will support children’s development, plan activities, supervise meals, and liaise with parents and school staff while upholding safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development through play
• Plan and facilitate a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, from arts and crafts to team sports
• Foster a welcoming environment where every child feels heard, valued, and included
• Supervise breakfast/snack times and help with preparation
• Liaise with parents, school staff, and other Playworkers to ensure smooth daily operations
• Create, set up, and clear away stimulating play activities
• Observe children’s interests and adapt sessions to their needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and cooperative play
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete brief incident reports
• Uphold health, safety, and safeguarding policies at all times

Job description

Broadstone Hall Primary School
Broadstone Hall Road,
Heaton Chapel,
Stockport,
SK4 5JD
0161 432 1916

Job Title: Playworker, Breakfast Club & After School Club
Salary: Scale 2 point 3 £10,362 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term Time Monday to Friday 2.30pm-6.00pm
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 13th November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: As soon as possible

Due the increasing popularity of our Afterschool Club, the Headteacher and Governors are looking for a part time playworker. Are you passionate about creating a fun, safe, and imaginative
environment for children from Nursery to Year 6. We are looking for a dedicated Playworker to inspire and engage our children in a wide range of activities both inside and outside.

As a Playworker, you will:

• Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development through play
• Plan and facilitate a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, from arts and crafts
• to team sports
• Foster a welcoming environment where every child feels heard, valued, and included
• Supervise breakfast/snack times and help with preparation
• Liaise with parents, school staff, and other Playworkers to ensure smooth daily operations

Key Responsibilities

• Create, set up, and clear away stimulating play activities
• Observe children’s interests and adapt sessions to their needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and cooperative play
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete brief incident reports
• Uphold health, safety, and safeguarding policies at all times

The Playworker role is Part time and Term Time only for 17.5 hours per week - The role will be
5 Days 2:30pm – 6:00pm Monday to Friday

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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