WAC Playworker

Astrea Academy Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on shopping

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Golden Valley Primary School is seeking a dynamic WAC Playworker to support wraparound care before and after school. The role is 3.75 hours per week, on a permanent, term-time basis, with a pro rata salary aligned to SCP3-4 within JG2.

The successful candidate will welcome pupils, assist with snacks and supervise play, helping create a safe, welcoming environment for children after school hours.

Qualifications

• Welcoming children to wraparound care before and after school.
• Engaging children in a range of play activities.
• Helping with serving a hot snack and general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming children when they arrive from class
• Serving a hot snack
• Ensuring pupils are engaged and happy in play activities
• Help clearing up after activities

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Reliable

Caring

Job description

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School / Office 0900 - Golden Valley Primary School

Basis Part Time

Job profile for WAC Playworker

WAC Playworker

0900 - Golden Valley Primary School 13/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details Salary JG2 SCP03-04 £25,614-£26,016 FTEActual Salary - £2,230.43- £2,265.44 per annum pro rata Contractual hours 3.75 Basis Part Time Job type Support Staff - Educational Job category Wrap Around Care Date posted 29/09/2026 Job reference LSP-S441 Attachments attachment JD - Playworker JG2 SCP3-4 (2) (1).pdf

Job overview

Hours: 3.75 Hours a week - Tues, Weds, Thurs 7.45 am to 9.00 am

Contract: Permanent. Term time only

Salary: JG2 SCP03-04 £25,614-£26,016 FTE

Actual Salary - £2,230.43 - £2,265.44 per annum pro rata

The Role

Golden Valley Primary School provides wraparound care before and after school. We currently have a vacancy in our after school club and require a dynamic individual who is keen to share their expertise in supporting this care provision to enable pupils to enjoy their downtime after school until the end of the day.

Specific requirements of the posts include:

• Welcoming children when they arrive from class
• Serving a hot snack
• Ensuring pupils are engaged and happy in a range of play activities
• Help clearing up after activities

About you

We are looking for a confident, caring person who is able to enhance a childcare environment to ensure pupils feel welcomed and supported. You will be a team player, flexible, reliable and fun.

We can offer you

• An excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping), an electric car scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

Closing Date - 14th October 2026

Interviews - TBC

Safeguarding Statement

Golden Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the School website.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.