Casual Club PLayworker

PARK ROAD ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Frieston Road
Timperley
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 5AP
Headteacher: Miss K Hart

CASUAL CLUB PLAYWORKER

Possible Hours required: After-School Club 3:00pm 6:00pm - Holiday Club: Flexible Hours approx. 6 hours per day
Possible Days Required: Monday - Friday, Term-time and during Holiday Club
Reports to: Club Lead, Club Manager and Senior Leadership Team
Responsible for: The care and safety of children during Club and carrying out engaging activities
Rate of pay: National Minimum Wage - £13.69 (depending on qualification and experience)
Essential: Applicants must be 17+, Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Playworker or Childcare

Appointment will be made subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and successful probationary period. As part of the recruitment process, all candidates are now required to disclose any information prior to interview at the application stage relevant to safeguarding. This includes:

Any criminal convictions, cautions, or warnings (including those that may be considered spent, where applicable to safeguarding roles)
Any ongoing investigations or pending cases
Any previous allegations or concerns related to the safety and welfare of children or vulnerable individuals

The Trustees and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a casual Playworker to join our dedicated, supportive and friendly staff, committed to achieving the highest standards.

Park Road Academy Primary school is a medium sized school, set in pleasant surroundings.

The successful candidate will:

have a passion for working with children
have a Level 3 in playworker or other childcare qualification or working towards
at least 17 years of age
have high standards.
be a strong team player.
have excellent communication skills and be able to work positively with children, staff and parents.
have energy and enthusiasm.
Have a sense of humour

Park Road Academy Primary School is a Professional Development School. The successful candidate will be offered every opportunity to excel.

As a Playworker:-
Main duties include:

To assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment for all children.
To implement activities which encourage social, communication and language interaction.
To provide refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, nutrition, oral health and health and safety standards are met.
To administer first aid when necessary.
To consult with children and involve them in planning activities.
To helping with club administration, including record keeping, ordering and purchasing materials and equipment, where necessary.
To encourage child and parental involvement in the club and support.
To facilitate good communication with all members of the club, parents, school and childcare and play related agencies.
To attend meetings as appropriate
To undertake appropriate and relevant training.
To keep the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
To carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities’ framework.
To work within agreed club policies and procedures including safeguarding, behaviour management, Health and Safety
To take shared responsibility for the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the environment.
To deal with all confidential matters with tact and discretion
To help children acquire self-help skills including dressing, feeding, toileting and an awareness of personal hygiene.
To follow the school’s intimate care policy.
Such other duties, as may reasonably be required, within the grading of this post.

Additional Duties include:

Assist the Club lead and children in a club setting; groups and/or individuals
Support all pupils, including those aged 3-5 and staff within the school

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonably be expected, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Plese contact the school for further details and an application form.

Closing Date - Friday 1 May 2026
Interview Date - Thursday 7 May 2026
References will be sought prior to interview