Playworker (Before and After School Club)

Bury Council; Walshaw; On-site; GBP 5,800 - 6,800; Part time

Job summary

Chantlers Primary School in Bury is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Playworker to join our busy After School Club team. You will help create a safe, stimulating and fun environment where children can relax, play, and socialise after the school day ends. The role is part-time (10 hours per week), Monday to Friday 3:30pm-5:30pm, commencing 1 October 2026.

Salary starts from £6,164 depending on qualifications. Ideally you will hold a First Aid certificate and a Food Hygiene certificate, or be willing

Qualifications

• First aid certificate and food hygiene certificate preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training if not held.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare with DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating after-school environment.
• Support children's play and social interaction.
• Adhere to safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

First aid

Food hygiene

Playwork experience

Job description

Chantlers Primary School

Foulds Avenue, Bury, BL8 2SF.

Required 1st October 2026

We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and reliable Playworker to join our busy and welcoming After School Club team. You will help create a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where our children can relax, play, and socialise after the school day ends.

The salary for this post will from £6,164, depending on qualifications.

The hours of work are 10 hours per week worked in accordance with service requirements, currently Monday to Friday evenings 3.30pm-5.30pm.

Ideally, candidates will have a first aid certificate and a food hygiene certificate but if not a willingness to undertake training.

Employees of Chantlers Primary School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.