Playworker (Afterschool Club)

The Harbour Schools Partnership; West Down; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in West Down is seeking a motivated playworker to assist in a new afterschool club. You will supervise children, promote healthy eating, and support homework completion. Desired characteristics include a caring and warm personality, alongside reliability and teamwork abilities. This position offers a salary of £24,796 - £25,185 pro-rata for 12.5 hours per week, until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Warm and approachable personality to engage with children.
• Patience and interest in supporting children's development.
• Ability to ensure play spaces remain clean and safe.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during afterschool club activities.
• Encourage positive social interaction among children.
• Support children in completing their homework.

Skills

Caring personality

Ability to work in a team

Patience

Reliability

Encouragement of healthy eating

Job description

West Down School is seeking to recruit a caring, enthusiastic and motivated playworker to assist at a soon to be established afterschool club for our children.

As a member of the Harbour Schools Partnership, we are committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supervising children during afterschool club under the direction of the play leader
• Encouraging healthy eating and positive social interaction
• Ensuring the play spaces remain clean and safe
• Promoting good behaviour and a caring atmosphere
• Supporting children to complete their homework
• A warm and approachable personality
• Patience and a genuine interest in supporting children and having fun
• Ability to work well in a team
• Reliability and punctuality

£24,796 - £25,185

Contract NEW Salary: NJC Grade B: £24,796 - £25,185 FTE (This will be paid pro‑rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 12.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (Monday to Friday 15.15‑17.45).