Breakfast Club Play Worker for

“The Lighthouse Club at Horwich Parish”


Required: 2nd September 2026 for a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027


Job title: Out of School Club Play Worker Part time


Reporting to: The Head Teacher/Deputy Manager


Grade A Scale Point 3 £8,796.30 (including living wage allowance)


Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:40am 8.40am, 3.15pm 5.15pm. (15 hours per week), Term time only.


Start date: Immediate start


The governors of Horwich Parish C.E Primary School are looking to appoint our successful wrap-around school club play worker who is passionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic and hard working.


Principal Responsibilities:


Assisting with the operation of a before school and after school club where before school care and after school is offered, in accordance with agreed policies. Ensuring the provision of high quality childcare and appropriate play opportunities for all children attending the club. Liaison with parents and other appropriate agencies.


Main Duties:


  • To provide good quality, inclusive, safe, play and care including meeting children’s individual needs, supervision of activities and outings, provision of refreshments and collection and delivery of children as necessary.


  • To prepare health snacks for the children and escort them to their classes in time for registration.


  • To provide good quality, creative, appropriate play opportunities in a safe and child-centred environment and via a Children’s Rights-Based approach.


  • To provide support and a safe and secure environment for children with specific additional requirements e.g autism, ADHD or a physical disability, after appropriate training.


  • To prepare appropriate activities and assist in programme planning.


  • To encourage parental and community involvement and support for the club, and participate in events to raise the profile of the club.


  • To support the development of the club, including striving to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.


  • To liaise with parents, schools and other agencies in order to promote the club and ensure the children or young person’s well-being.


  • To ensure that premises and equipment are kept in a clean and safe condition and to be responsible for security when necessary, in line with Health and Safety legislation.


  • To administer first aid when appropriately qualified as appropriate.


  • To support the Deputy Manager in working towards the Ofsted standards.


  • To work within agreed policies and maintain good practice and to carry out all

responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework.


  • To wear a uniform if provided and identification when working in the relevant Club.


  • To work flexibly including early mornings, afternoons and evenings.



The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated, at the discretion of the Head Teacher and to meet the needs of the school.


Horwich Parish School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS. The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.



Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026


Interview dates: Week commencing Monday 29th June 2026.


Please note a full application form must be submitted.

CVs and late applications will not be accepted.

Application forms should be submitted by email to Mrs Debbie Mills head@horwichparish.net


Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description & Person Spec
↗ Application Form

Location

Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6AA, United Kingdom

Job ID

3158