After School Club Play Worker

Emmanuel Holcombe is a small, village primary school, nestled at the foot of Holcombe Hill. We are looking to recruit a highly dedicated play worker for 4 days a week, to work in our after-school club, Peelers, alongside a supportive team.

We are looking for an individual who:

is committed to working as part of a team
is resilient
is creative

An After School Club Playworker:

is professional at all times
shares our vision and aims for all our pupils
is dedicated and committed to the success of the school

We can offer:

A welcoming and supportive environment
Delightful children
A school family, where staff care for and support each other
An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
A commitment to continuous improvement and your professional development

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment.

The successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For a conversation regarding the role or to make an appointment to visit school, please contact the school office on 01706 823498.

Please send all application forms to emmanuelholcombe@bury.gov.uk before Monday 23rd February 2026 at 12.00pm.

Working pattern:

Tuesday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
Wednesday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
Thursday: 3.00pm-5.30pm
Friday: 3.00pm-5.30pm

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 12.00pm

Interview date: Wednesday 25th February 2026