Wrap Around Care Playworkers

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Opportunities across SW London schools

Ongoing consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting Wrap Around Care Playworkers to support primary schools across South West London. The role involves supervising children before and after school, planning engaging activities, and promoting safe, inclusive play.

We welcome qualified childcare practitioners and enthusiastic unqualified candidates with experience in schools, nurseries, or clubs. Flexible hours include Breakfast Club, After School Club, and Holiday Club opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified childcare professionals listed (Level 2 or Level 3 EY Educators, Childcare Practitioners, Playworkers, Nursery Practitioners).
• Unqualified candidates welcome if they have experience working with children in schools, nurseries, holiday clubs, sports clubs, youth groups or similar.

Responsibilities

• Supervising children before and after the school day.
• Planning and leading engaging games, activities, and creative play sessions.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Assisting with snack time and daily routines.
• Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Energetic

Reliability

Positive attitude

Child engagement

Education

Level 2 Early Years Educator

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Childcare Practitioner

Playworker

Nursery Practitioner

Other childcare qualifications

Job description

Are you passionate about working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences outside of the classroom? We are currently recruiting Wrap Around Care Playworkers to support a variety of primary schools across South West London.

We are keen to hear from both qualified childcare practitioners and enthusiastic unqualified candidates with experience working with children.

Available Hours

Breakfast Club

• 7:30am - 9:00am

After School Club

• 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Holiday Clubs

• Additional hours may be available during school holidays.

The Role

As a Playworker, you will be responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment where children can learn, play, and socialise.

Duties include:

• Supervising children before and after the school day.
• Planning and leading engaging games, activities, and creative play sessions.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and physical development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Assisting with snack time and daily routines.
• Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

Qualified Candidates

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educators
• Childcare Practitioners
• Playworkers
• Nursery Practitioners
• Other relevant childcare qualifications

Unqualified Candidates

• Experience working with children in schools, nurseries, holiday clubs, sports clubs, youth groups, camps, or similar settings
• Positive, energetic, and reliable individuals with a genuine passion for supporting children

What We Offer

• Flexible work to fit around other commitments
• Opportunities across a range of primary schools in South West London
• Competitive rates of pay
• Term-time and holiday club opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Excellent experience for those looking to develop a career in education or childcare

Whether you're a qualified childcare professional looking for extra hours or someone with experience working with children seeking a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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