Playworker: Breakfast & After School Club (Long-Term)

Emerald Teaching LTD; Bolton; On-site; 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

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.