Playworker - Term Time Only
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.00 to £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | CO11 2FR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Premier Education Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Playworker – Term-Time Only
Location: Lawford Primary School, Manningtree, CO11 2FR
Hours: 22 hours per week (Monday–Friday, mornings and afternoons)
Job Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only
Expected Start Date: October 2025
Join our friendly team delivering fun and safe activities for primary school children before and after school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children - whether you're newly qualified, returning to work, or looking for a rewarding term-time role that fits around your own schedule.
You’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment before and after school. You'll support and lead play-based activities, encourage positive behaviour, and ensure children are well cared for at all times.
Day-to-day tasks include:
Leading fun and engaging play activities
Supervising children aged 4–11 in a school club setting
Ensuring safeguarding and safety procedures are always followed
Serving snacks and promoting healthy habits
Working closely with parents, carers, and colleagues
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
Aged 18+ (due to insurance and Ofsted regulations)
Experience working with children in schools, nurseries, or play settings
Confidence supporting play in a structured but fun environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desirable (but not required):
A childcare qualification (or working towards one)
First Aid, Safeguarding, or Food Hygiene certificates
Full UK driving licence (for flexibility across sites)
Why Join Premier Education?
Be part of the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare.
Flexible, term-time hours that fit your lifestyle
Opportunities for development and progression
Referral Bonus Scheme: Earn bonuses for referring new employees
Recruitment Statement
Applicants must be UK nationals or have an existing right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and assess candidates solely on their skills, experience, and ability.
Premier Education Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; where appropriate, an enhanced DBS and other checks will be carried out in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Location: Lawford Primary School, Manningtree, CO11 2FR
Hours: 22 hours per week (Monday–Friday, mornings and afternoons)
Job Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only
Expected Start Date: October 2025
Join our friendly team delivering fun and safe activities for primary school children before and after school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children - whether you're newly qualified, returning to work, or looking for a rewarding term-time role that fits around your own schedule.
You’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment before and after school. You'll support and lead play-based activities, encourage positive behaviour, and ensure children are well cared for at all times.
Day-to-day tasks include:
Leading fun and engaging play activities
Supervising children aged 4–11 in a school club setting
Ensuring safeguarding and safety procedures are always followed
Serving snacks and promoting healthy habits
Working closely with parents, carers, and colleagues
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
Aged 18+ (due to insurance and Ofsted regulations)
Experience working with children in schools, nurseries, or play settings
Confidence supporting play in a structured but fun environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desirable (but not required):
A childcare qualification (or working towards one)
First Aid, Safeguarding, or Food Hygiene certificates
Full UK driving licence (for flexibility across sites)
Why Join Premier Education?
Be part of the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare.
Flexible, term-time hours that fit your lifestyle
Opportunities for development and progression
Referral Bonus Scheme: Earn bonuses for referring new employees
Recruitment Statement
Applicants must be UK nationals or have an existing right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and assess candidates solely on their skills, experience, and ability.
Premier Education Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; where appropriate, an enhanced DBS and other checks will be carried out in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.