Playworker - Oak Cottage Primary School

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull

On-site

GBP 8,500 - 10,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Oak Cottage Primary School in Solihull is seeking a part-time Playworker to support Breakfast Club and After School Club provisions. The role involves working with children across EYFS and primary ages, helping with activities, breakfast and snack times, and leading engaging play sessions.

The post is permanent, 22.5 hours per week, arranged between 7:30am and 6:00pm, term time only, across 39 weeks/year. Starting salary is Band A, Point 3, with potential salary adjustment if joining part-way

Responsibilities

Support children attending Breakfast Club and After School Club provision.
Lead activities and supervise breakfast and snack times across EYFS and primary age ranges.
Engage with children and help deliver a varied programme of play and learning activities.

Job description

Permanent Part-Time Playworker – Term time only

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Playworker to support children attending Breakfast Club and After School Club provision in our school.

The successful candidate will work with children from across the EYFS and primary age rangesupporting activities, breakfast and snack times as well as engaging with children and leading activities.

The hours of work are to a total of 22.5 hours per week and arranged between 7:30am –6:00pm, Monday – Friday, term time only. Additional hours may be available depending on the level of demand for the service. This is a permanent contract.

We are a friendly and hardworking staff who will welcome a flexible, dedicated person able to support the ethos of this caring school.

Informal visits arewarmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting the school on 0121 704 9123.

For further information about the school please visit www.oak-cottage.solihull.sch.uk

Additional information

Oak Cottage Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. An enhanced DBS and medical questionnaire will be required for this position and pre-employment checks carried out. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an on-line search.

Salary: Band A, Point 3

Hours: 22.5 hrs per week

Weeks: 39 weeks per year, term-time only

Please note an adjustment will be made to salary for starting part way through the academic year.

Closing date: 12noon Wednesday 4th November 2026

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