Wrap Around Club Playworker

eTeach UK Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Friendly Breakfast and After School Club Playworker. In this role, you will work with children aged 4-11 during breakfast and after-school clubs, creating a safe and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates are experienced, caring, and energetic individuals committed to safeguarding children's welfare. This position offers approximately £14 per hour, pension benefits, and a supportive team environment. A DBS check is required.

Benefits

Staff parking

Pension

Friendly working conditions

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a care or educational setting.
• Caring and cheerful personality.
• Ability to respond positively to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a safe environment for play.
• Assist children in developing social skills.
• Ensure a fun and stimulating atmosphere.

Skills

Working with children

Safeguarding commitment

Reliability

Flexibility

Energy and motivation

Job description

Friendly Breakfast and After School Club Playworker

Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to be part of an enthusiastic team in our friendly wrap‑around care club? Coombe Connections Club is a Breakfast and After School Club based at Coombe Hill Infants’ and Junior Schools in Kingston. We have a caring, enthusiastic team looking after children from 4‑11 years in a safe, inclusive and fun environment. We are looking for someone who loves interacting positively with children and who is caring, creative and highly motivated.

The role:

• Responsibilities: Help prepare a fun and safe environment for play sessions, set up a range of appropriate and stimulating resources, and help children develop their social skills and make friends. Interaction with children is key to this position and a desire to create a fun, stimulating environment.
• Hours: Breakfast Club 7:30 am–9:00 am; After School Club 2:30 pm–5:30 pm. The position is for after‑school club five days per week and breakfast club five days per week, term time only.
• Training: Staff will receive safeguarding and child protection training.

We will have extensive grounds where children can play football, basketball, use outdoor play equipment and sometimes use the outdoor pool in summer.

We are looking for:

• Experienced at working with children
• Someone who loves children
• Committed to safeguarding the welfare of children
• Caring and cheerful
• Reliable, flexible and able to respond positively to any challenges
• Energetic and hardworking

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and well‑behaved children
• A dedicated supportive team of colleagues
• Excellent friendly working conditions
• Approx £14 per hour (AAE)
• Staff parking
• Pension
• Term time only (salary paid monthly)

Please note the position requires an Enhanced DBS check and a probationary period of one academic term. Please complete the attached application form. CVs will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

Coombe Hill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to relevant checks and a DBS check. We reserve the right to request references from previous employment not listed as referees. A Google search will be carried out prior to interview using name and location.