Playworker – Breakfast & After School Club (Term-Time Only)
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.00 to £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Premier Education Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Playworker – Breakfast & After School Club (Term-Time Only)
Location: Dale Hall Primary School IP1 4LX
Hours: 22 hours per week (mornings and afternoons, Monday–Friday)
Job Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only
Are you passionate about working with children? Just finished your childcare qualification and ready to gain hands-on experience? Join our friendly team as a Wraparound Care Assistant/Playworker and help deliver fun, safe, and engaging activities in our Breakfast & After School Clubs.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and support creative play and learning activities for children aged 4–11
Create a welcoming, inclusive environment before and after school
Safely escort children and communicate clearly with parents/carers
Serve snacks and maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety
Work as part of a supportive team, following all safeguarding procedures
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
Minimum age: 18 (due to insurance and Ofsted regulations)
Experience working with children aged 4–11 in schools, nurseries, or similar play-based settings
Confidence supporting play in a fun, structure
Great communication and teamwork skills
Desirable (but not essential):
A childcare qualification (or working towards one)
Safeguarding or First Aid training
Food Hygiene certificate
A full UK driving licence
The successful candidate will be expected to start in September 2025, in line with the start of the new school term.
Please note: all pre-employment checks (including references and DBS) must be completed before the start date.
Location: Dale Hall Primary School IP1 4LX
Hours: 22 hours per week (mornings and afternoons, Monday–Friday)
Job Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only
Are you passionate about working with children? Just finished your childcare qualification and ready to gain hands-on experience? Join our friendly team as a Wraparound Care Assistant/Playworker and help deliver fun, safe, and engaging activities in our Breakfast & After School Clubs.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and support creative play and learning activities for children aged 4–11
Create a welcoming, inclusive environment before and after school
Safely escort children and communicate clearly with parents/carers
Serve snacks and maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety
Work as part of a supportive team, following all safeguarding procedures
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
Minimum age: 18 (due to insurance and Ofsted regulations)
Experience working with children aged 4–11 in schools, nurseries, or similar play-based settings
Confidence supporting play in a fun, structure
Great communication and teamwork skills
Desirable (but not essential):
A childcare qualification (or working towards one)
Safeguarding or First Aid training
Food Hygiene certificate
A full UK driving licence
The successful candidate will be expected to start in September 2025, in line with the start of the new school term.
Please note: all pre-employment checks (including references and DBS) must be completed before the start date.