Before & After-School Club Playworker Employer Hartford Primary School Reference P

CLUB PLAYWORKER VACANCY Breakfast and After School

Hartford Primary Schools own in-house Breakfast and After School Club are inviting applicants to join the new team at this exciting time.

We are looking for a dedicated person to join our team providing the very best childcare in our school for each child in what will be a very rewarding role. We are looking for a playworker who can bring fun enthusiasm professionalism and drive to our setting.

Your responsibilities will include: -

• Helping prepare and deliver quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment as per the timetable
• Providing comprehensive care for the children
• Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment
• Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene health and safety standards are met
• Meet and greet the children on arrival
• Administering first aid when necessary
• Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities
• Facilitating good communication with all team members parents children and school
• Undertaking appropriate and relevant training
• Keeping the work environment healthy safe and secure
• Working within the framework of the schools policies and procedures

Essential skills required for the role:

• Understanding the varied needs of children and their families
• Provide and facilitate safe play
• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Sound judgement and common sense

Salary: Grade 2 SCP 2 - 24413 per annum this is a term time role.

Actual Salary: - 5547

Hourly Rate: 12.65

Position Hours

This position is to work 4 days a week (10 hours) initially (Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday mornings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons) in the Breakfast Club (7.45am 9.00am) and After School Club (3.00pm- 4.30pm on a Tuesday and 2.45pm 6.15pm on a Thursday).

If you are unable to commit to these hours initially please still apply as we may consider the role on a job share basis or have some flexibility on days and times.

Closing date: Monday 18^th May 2026 at midday. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 20^th May.

This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be required.

For more details please email