Wraparound Care Playworker

Premier Education; Dartford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site childcare

Term-time hours

Supportive team

Training & development

Paid holidays

Job summary

Premier Education is hiring a Wraparound Care Playworker in Dartford for 24 hours per week during term time. The role supports breakfast and after‑school clubs at Horton Kirby CofE Primary School, with pay £8.00–£12.71 per hour, depending on age band.

You’ll work with the Site Lead to provide fun, safe, and inclusive activities, helping children build confidence and friendships. Training and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (paid or voluntary).
• Understanding of how to create safe, fun and inclusive play for children of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the Site Lead.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and children’s wellbeing.
• Warm, patient and encouraging approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and inclusive play activities.
• Support the Site Lead with the daily running of the club, including safe collection and handover of children.
• Provide age-appropriate personal care where required, in line with company policies.
• Set up play areas, prepare refreshments and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and involve children in choosing activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, schools and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS procedures, including reporting concerns and administering first aid where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Inclusive play

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Patient approach

Reliable transport

Paediatric first aid

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Wraparound Care Playworker

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: PSCS Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Dartford

Compensation: £8.00 - £12.71 / hour

Description

Location: Horton Kirby CofE Primary School, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9BN

Hours: 24 hours per week

Working pattern: Split shifts covering breakfast and after-school clubs

Contract: Term-time only

Pay: £8.00–£12.71 per hour

Pay is based on the applicable age‑related pay bands:

• Apprentice / Aged 16–17: £8.00 per hour
• Aged 18–20: £10.85 per hour
• Aged 21 and over: £12.71 per hour

About the role

As a Wraparound Care Playworker with Premier Education, you’ll help create a fun, safe and inclusive environment for primary school children attending our breakfast and after-school clubs. Working alongside the Site Lead and wider team, you’ll support children through a range of creative, active and social activities, helping them build confidence, develop friendships and enjoy their time outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and inclusive play activities.
• Support the Site Lead with the daily running of the club, including safe collection and handover of children.
• Provide age‑appropriate personal or intimate care where required, in line with company policies.
• Set up play areas, prepare refreshments and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and involve children in choosing activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, schools and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS procedures, including reporting concerns and administering first aid where required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Experience working with children (paid or voluntary).
• Understanding of how to create safe, fun and inclusive play for children of all ages and abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the Site Lead.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and children’s wellbeing.
• A warm, patient and encouraging approach to working with children.
• Reliable transport to attend sessions on time, including morning and afternoon shifts.
• Willingness to complete required safeguarding, paediatric first aid and food hygiene training, and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable

• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Childcare.
• Basic IT skills.

Benefits

Why join Premier Education?

• Work without childcare worries, with free on-site childcare places for our staff
• Term-time hours that fit around your life
• A supportive team and a national network behind you
• Fully funded training and development
• Paid holidays (pro rata)

Our recruitment process

1. Video interview: a short online chat about you and your experience working with children
2. Practical assessment: you'll run a short activity in person so we can see how you engage and inspire
3. Offer: if you're successful, we'll send you a formal offer
4. Onboarding: we'll guide you through your safeguarding checks, DBS and training before your first session

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Before you start, you'll need:

• Satisfactory references
• An enhanced DBS check
• Proof of identity, right to work and qualifications

Equal opportunities

You must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from people of every background and assess all candidates only on their skills, experience and ability. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know.

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