Wraparound School Playworker – Breakfast & Aftercare

Stockport Council; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage allowance

Staff training including safeguarding

Job summary

Stockport Council is seeking a caring, energetic playworker to join our wraparound care teams at Freshfield Nursery School and Tithe Barn Primary School. You will help provide a safe, warm, and stimulating environment for children aged 3–11 before and after the school day, across breakfast and after school clubs.

The role is fixed term to 31 August 2027, part-time, with an hourly rate of £13.27 plus living wage allowance.

Qualifications

• A friendly, patient and approachable attitude with a genuine passion for working with children.
• Punctuality and strict reliability.
• All appointments subject to Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Greet children warmly and help them settle into morning or afternoon sessions.
• Plan and deliver fun, inclusive activities including arts and crafts, sports, board games and free play.
• Supervise children and support their social, emotional and physical well-being.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of healthy breakfast or afternoon snacks.
• Maintain accurate registers, attendance logs and safeguarding records.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, carers and school staff at drop-off and pick-up.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Punctual

Reliability

Child engagement

Job description

Stockport Council is seeking a caring, energetic playworker to join our wraparound care teams at Freshfield Nursery School and Tithe Barn Primary School. You will help provide a safe, warm, and stimulating environment for children aged 3–11 before and after the school day, across breakfast and after school clubs.

The role is fixed term to 31 August 2027, part-time, with an hourly rate of £13.27 plus living wage allowance.