Playworker - Breakfast Club

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust; Feltwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Feltwell is seeking an enthusiastic Playworker for their Breakfast Club. Candidates should have a relevant Level 3 qualification and a passion for play. The role involves creating a relaxed environment for children to enjoy their mornings before school. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to positively impact children's lives while being part of an expanding Trust. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Passionate about play and working with pre-schoolers.
• Must speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Breakfast Club and ensure a safe space for children.
• Provide a light breakfast and engage children in play.

Skills

Confidence

Multi-tasking

Approachable nature

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

DNEAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 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.

Due to the success of our Breakfast Club, we are looking for an additional Playworker to support our Breakfast Club: a safe space where children can relax, feel happy and get ready for their school day. You will need a relevant level 3 qualification, to support our young pre-schoolers. Hours of work 7.45am- 8.45am, Monday to Friday. Awarded 'GOOD' in all areas by Ofsted, we have recently embarked on our most significant expansion in recent years: opening two new pre-school settings whilst investing in increased extra-curricular provision. The government, via Norfolk County Council, has launched a significant funding programme to develop Wraparound care in schools, and we are delighted to receive of this funding which extends to Summer 2026.

We would love to hear from you if… you’re passionate about play! Children follow directed learning during their school day, so our wraparound care needs to be a chance for them to play their way; a fluid space where they can relax, have a light breakfast and enjoy time with their friends. You'll need confidence, good instincts, an approachable nature and the ability to multi-task! If this role excites you, we'd absolutely encourage you to contact us for a chat, a tour or simply to apply. We offer opportunities for training and qualifications through the Wraparound project and DNEAT. This role could work well in alongside our other newly-established opportunities - we have MSA and EYFS TA adverts running concurrently which also require Level 3 qualification. Please let us know if you are interested in being considered for these.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.