Wrap Around Playworker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Timsbury; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Timsbury is seeking a Wrap Around Care Playworker to join its team at St Mary’s CofE Primary School. This role involves creating a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 4-11 during before and after school care. You will plan and lead play opportunities, ensure children's well-being during snacks, and supervise activities. Ideal candidates will have previous experience with children and possess reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic attributes. The role requires a blend of creativity and responsibility, fostering children’s development in a friendly setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with or caring for children.
• Desirable: Appropriate knowledge of First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead a variety of creative and active play opportunities for children aged 4–11.
• Safely escort children to and from classrooms.
• Supervise children during snack time, ensuring a safe environment.
• Promote good behaviour and independence among children.
• Help set out and pack away play equipment.

Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Ability to relate well to both children and adults

Reliable

Adaptable

Enthusiastic

Job description

Contract Type: Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

Wrap Around Care Playworker – St Mary’s CofE Primary School, Timsbury Salary: Grade 1, SCP 3-4 Actual Salary £8,636.81 15 hrs per week to be agreed

• Term Time Only.

Possible additional hours as demand requires. A combination of 7.30am - 8.30am, 3.15pm - 4.45pm or 3pm - 6pm.

Responsible to: Head of School

St Mary’s CofE Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and caring Wrap Around Care Playworker to join our Breakfast and After School Club teams.

Your goal will be to create a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where children can learn and play before and after the school day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to support their social and physical development in a friendly, team‑oriented setting.

Parents/carers with children at the school are welcome to apply.

Job share would be considered for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Activity Leadership: Plan, prepare, and lead a variety of creative and active play opportunities for children aged 4–11.
• Child Supervision: Safely escort children to and from classrooms, ensuring accurate attendance registers are kept and handover information is shared with teachers.
• Snack Time Supervision: Supervise children while they eat snacks provided by their parents/carers, ensuring a safe and social environment with due regard for health and safety.
• Positive Behaviour: Promote good behaviour and independence, dealing with any conflicts or incidents in line with school policy.
• Club Logistics: Help set out and pack away play equipment and maintain supplies to ensure the club runs smoothly.
• Safeguarding: Create a safe environment for the children & contribute to the protection of children by reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Team.

Safeguarding Note: Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership is committed to safeguarding children.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working with or caring for children.
• Skills: Basic literacy and numeracy; ability to relate well to both children and adults.
• Attributes: Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
• Desirable: Appropriate knowledge of First Aid.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.