Playworker

Broadstone Hall Primary; Stockport; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Broadstone Hall Primary School in Stockport is seeking a part-time Playworker to support the After School Club and Breakfast Club. The role offers 17.5 hours per week during term time, 2:30pm–6:00pm, Monday to Friday, with permanent contract.

You will help create a fun, safe, and imaginative environment for children from Nursery to Year 6, planning indoor and outdoor activities, supervising snack times, and liaising with staff and parents to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children helpful.
• Ability to plan and facilitate activities for mixed age groups.
• Commitment to health, safety, and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, emotional, and physical development through play
• Plan and facilitate a mix of indoor and outdoor activities
• Foster a welcoming environment where every child feels heard 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 attendance records and 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

Skills

Child development

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

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

Applications close on Friday 13th November 2026
Interviews: TBC
Start date will be as soon as possible.

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.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Supporting Documents

• application form
• Job Description and Person Specification