Playworker (Breakfast & After School Club)

Emerald Teaching LTD; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term role

Consultant support

Job summary

Emerald Teaching is recruiting a Playworker to support one of our partner schools in Bolton for the Breakfast & After School Club. You will welcome and supervise children, organize activities, and help create a fun, safe environment. Working hours are Monday to Friday, mornings 7:15–9:00 and afternoons 3:15–6:15.

A positive, reliable approach and safeguarding awareness are essential. DBS update service is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, or similar setting.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and reliable approach.
• The ability to engage children through play and recreational activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.
• First Aid or Food Hygiene qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and supervise children before and after the school day.
• Organise enjoyable activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and active play.
• Help children feel safe, supported, and included throughout each session.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage respectful relationships.
• Support children’s wellbeing by providing a caring and nurturing environment.
• Work alongside school staff to ensure the club runs smoothly each day.

Skills

Childcare experience

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

First Aid

DBS willingness

Job description

About the Role

Playworker (Breakfast & After School Club)

Do you enjoy creating a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for children? Emerald Teaching is recruiting a dedicated Playworker to support one of our partner schools in the Bolton area.

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking to join a welcoming school community.

As a Playworker, you will:

• Welcome and supervise children before and after the school day.
• Organise enjoyable activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and active play.
• Help children feel safe, supported, and included throughout each session.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage respectful relationships.
• Support children’s wellbeing by providing a caring and nurturing environment.
• Work alongside school staff to ensure the club runs smoothly each day.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Morning: 7:15am – 9:00am
• Afternoon: 3:15pm – 6:15pm

Please note that this role requires availability for both the morning and afternoon sessions each day.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, or similar setting is desirable.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and reliable approach.
• The ability to engage children through play and recreational activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.
• First Aid or Food Hygiene qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What Emerald Teaching Offers You

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A long-term opportunity within a supportive school.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.