After School Playworker

From the advert

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and committed After School Club Playworker to join our team of after school club workers in our welcoming and friendly primary school. You will be supporting the social, emotional and physical development of all children, including those with special educational needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Have good interpersonal skills
• Enjoy working with children and be able to show initiative
• Be committed to providing children with high quality and enjoyable after school club experience
• Have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
• Know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment

In addition, you will:

• Have lots of energy and patience
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Have a positive, hardworking attitude
• Be able to work effectively within a committed team
• Be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity

In return, we can offer you:

• Free after school club place for staff member's child(ren)
• The opportunity to work as part of a school and Trust that is committed to supporting every child achieve their full potential
• A dedicated and friendly team of professional teaching and support staff
• Support with your personal development and career progression
• The opportunity to work with an academy trust that encourages all of its schools to keep their own unique identity, whilst enjoying excellent relationships and collaborative partnerships with the wider Greensand community

This is a part time, term time position working Monday to Friday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm, 15 hours per week, over 38 weeks per annum.

The pro rata annual salary is £8,778 to £9,192 and the full time equivalent annual salary is £25,133 to £26,321.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 November 2026 at 9am. However, applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before the advertised closing date. Previous Applicants need not apply.

The Greensand Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.