Wrap Around Playworker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Molesey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training opportunities

Health and wellbeing package

Job summary

Hurst Park Primary Academy is seeking a Playworker to join the wraparound care team for a fixed-term contract until the end of the academic year. The role focuses on planning afternoon play for primary-aged pupils, setting up safe play areas, and assisting with snacks.

You will support children with worries or minor injuries and help foster positive relationships with families and staff. The position is part-time, 11.5 hours per week, spread across two mornings and three afternoons.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a childcare or play provision.
• Patient, flexible and able to stay calm when busy.
• Strong communication and a friendly, customer-focused approach.
• Basic IT skills for simple tasks on computers or handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise play activities for primary-aged children.
• Set up play areas and equipment to be safe and inviting.
• Prepare and serve snacks and refreshments.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Playworker post in the wraparound care team at Hurst Park Primary Academy, part of LEO Academy Trust, on a fixed-term contract to the end of the academic year, term time only. The work centres on planning afternoon play for primary-aged pupils, setting up play areas, preparing snacks and supporting children with worries or minor injuries. Hours are 11.5 a week, split between early mornings on two days and afternoons on three. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and organise play activities for primary-aged children
• Set up play areas and equipment so they are safe and inviting
• Prepare and serve snacks and refreshments
• Talk with children about their worries or concerns and offer support
• Manage fair behaviour and deal with minor injuries and emergencies
• Build relationships with parents, carers and colleagues

What’s required

Experience

• Proven experience of working in a childcare or play provision

Skills & knowledge

• Patience, flexibility and a genuine enjoyment of working with children
• Sensitivity, understanding and staying calm when busy
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, customer-focused approach
• Basic IT skills for simple tasks on computers or hand-held devices

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Confirmation of identity and right to work in the UK
• Overseas checks where applicable
• Verification of professional qualifications
• Satisfactory references with all employment gaps explained
• Online searches, including social media, for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Completed application form evidencing each essential person specification criterion (CVs not accepted)

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 3 full and relevant childcare qualification suitable for nursery-aged children

What’s offered

• Clear career pathways for internal talent
• Access to bespoke training and recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing package