Wraparound Care Playworker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site childcare for staff

Term-time hours

Supportive team and national network

Fully funded training and development

Paid holidays (pro rata)

Job summary

Premier Education is seeking a Playworker to support breakfast and after-school clubs at Alkerden Church of England Academy, Ebbsfleet Valley. The role is 24 hours per week, term-time only, and part-time, with responsibilities before and after the school day.

You will help create a safe, welcoming environment, work with children, parents and staff, and support activities from crafts to outdoor play. A DBS check and safeguarding training are required or to be completed on joining.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (voluntary or paid).
• Ability to create safe, fun and inclusive play for all children.
• Ability to work in a team and take direction from the Site Lead.
• Reliable transport to attend sessions on time, including morning and afternoon shifts.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging play, from arts and crafts to active games.
• Collect children from class and settle them into the session.
• Set up and pack away play spaces, and serve safe, healthy refreshments.
• Build genuine relationships with children, parents and school staff.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures to keep everyone safe.

Skills

Experience working with children

Safeguarding and safety awareness

Teamwork and collaboration

Reliable transport to sessions

Paediatric First Aid

DBS / safeguarding training

Job description

Wraparound Care Playworker

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: PSCS Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Ebbsfleet

Compensation: £8.00 - £12.71 / hour

Description

Playworker – Breakfast & Afterschool Clubs
Alkerden Church of England Academy, Ebbsfleet Valley, DA10 1HN

24 hours per week | Term Time Only

Love working with children? Looking for a rewarding part-time role that fits around your studies, family life or other commitments?

We’re recruiting a Playworker to join our friendly Wraparound Care team at St Mary’s Primary School. Whether you’re an experienced childcare professional or have experience working with children in another setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll help create a fun, safe and welcoming environment for children before and after the school day. From games and crafts to outdoor play and creative activities, you’ll play an important part in making every session enjoyable.

Working alongside the Site Lead, you’ll help deliver high-quality wraparound care while building positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.

What you'll be doing

• Helping plan and deliver engaging play, from arts and crafts to active games
• Collecting children from class and settling them into the session
• Setting up and packing away play spaces, and serving safe, healthy refreshments
• Building genuine relationships with children, parents and school staff
• Keeping everyone safe by following our safeguarding and health and safety procedures

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Experience working with children (voluntary or paid).
• Understanding of how to create safe, fun and inclusive play for all children, no matter their age or ability.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the site Lead.
• Reliable transport to attend sessions on time, including morning and afternoon shifts.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.
• Paediatric First Aid, Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead training and an enhanced DBS, or willingness to complete these when you join.

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, including a barred list 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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