Playworker After School Assistant

Brundall Primary School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Brundall Primary School in Norwich is seeking a caring, enthusiastic individual to join the Crew Club after-school provision for children aged 4–11. The role runs 3:30–6:00pm, 12.5 hours per week term time plus one week, at £13.26 per hour on Scale C.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day activities, ensure safe play, assist with snacks and first aid, and help maintain safeguarding and confidentiality in line with school policies. October 2026 start.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary aged children.
• Positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Good communication and ability to work as a team.
• Commitment to helping children reach their full potential.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day organisation of the after school club, organising resources and activities in a safe and caring environment.
• Provide full care of children, including receiving children and handing over to parents at session end.
• Maintain control and ensure behaviour meets positive expectations.
• Provide safe, creative and appropriate play activities.
• Administer first aid as appropriate and prepare/serve healthy snacks and light meals.
• Develop good relationships between the club, parents, the federation and other related agencies.
• Follow school and federation policies including safeguarding and staff conduct.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience and nurturing

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Part of the City2Coast Primary Federation

Tel:[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.brundallprimary.com/

Head of School: Cat Barnard

• Salary – Scale C, £13.26 per hour
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 12.5 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for October 2026

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our friendly and supportive primary school team. The successful candidate will assist in the provision and running of the after school club (Crew Club). Your role will provide an interesting and stimulating environment, to ensure the provision of care for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years who attend the club, meets the requirements of the Children's Act 1990 and ensuring that equal opportunities policies are adhered to. Hours of work 3.30-6.00pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the day-to-day-organisation of the after school club (Crew Club), to provide an interesting and stimulating environment by organising resources and activities in a safe and caring environment.
• To provide full care of children within the provision, including receiving children and handing over to parents and carers at the end of the session.
• Maintain control and ensure behaviour meets positive expectations.
• Provide safe, creative and appropriate play activities.
• Administer first aid as appropriate. To prepare and serve healthy snacks and light meals, ensuring the kitchen area and equipment are clean and in line with food safety standards.
• Develop and foster good relationships between the club, parents, the federation and other related agencies attending meetings as required.
• To follow school and federation policies and procedures at all times to include but not limited to safeguarding, behaviour, and staff code of conduct.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience of working with primary aged children (desirable)
• A positive, patient and nurturing approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A commitment to supporting children to achieve their full potential
• An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
• Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the school and discuss the role with the Head of School, Catherine Barnard. Please contact Catherine Barnard to make an appointment for a tour of the school.

Closing date:12 September 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:TBA

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.