Wrap Around Playworker

Springfield Primary School; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible hours

Holiday allowance

Work-life balance

Wellbeing programs

Career progression

Benefits portal

Community ethos

Job summary

Springfield Primary School is seeking a positive Wrap Around Playworker to support our before and after school provision during term-time. You will help create a safe, fun environment and engage children through a variety of activities.

The role requires experience with children, an proactive attitude, and the ability to differentiate activities to include all abilities. You will work as part of a school team within the GLF Schools community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in a school setting.
• Ability to create a safe, fun and engaging environment.
• Proactive and able to differentiate activities for inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support before and after school provision.
• Create a fun and caring environment during wraparound sessions.
• Lead or assist with a range of activities (arts, crafts, cooking, games).
• Work collaboratively with school staff to support pupils.

Skills

Positive relationships with children

Engage children in activities

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

We are looking for a positive and proactive Wrap Around Playworkers to join the team at Springfield Primary School. This rewarding role involves supporting our before and after school provision. If you're passionate about working with children and creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a rewarding, term-time only role. We are seeking an adaptable and resourceful individual to help create a fun and caring environment within our school wraparound provision. The successful candidate will have previous experience working with children and be somebody who will engage and inspire the children through extra-curricular activities and learning.

What we are looking for

• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
• Have an interest in the play needs of children
• Be able to participate in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, cooking, and other indoor and outdoor games.
• Be proactive, using their own initiative to differentiate activities to ensure full inclusion for all abilities and ages.
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour and circumstances
• Be enthusiastic and motivated and committed to working as part of a team

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School provides an exceptional learning environment where children academically flourish and emotionally thrive. Our innovative, thematic curriculum enables all children to learn well, developing a life-long love of learning.

The well-being of children is at the core of all school decisions, nurturing pupils as they develop: kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

Our beautiful grounds and excellent facilities afford children a wealth of new learning experiences, including an array of extra-curricular activities to develop more broadly their skills and wider interests.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Springfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Lightwater Village, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 23rd November 2026

Pay Scale: Associate 2.1 FTE - £24,751

Pro Rata Salary: £13,308.21 (based on 22.5hrs a week)

Hours:22.5hrs Monday to Friday - 7.15am - 8.45am and 3.15pm - 6.15pm (please state your session availability on application form)

Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days)

Closing Date:Monday 9th November at 9.30am

Interview date: TBC