Play Worker
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,248 per annum (pro rata £9,188 term time only) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4JJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1514021 |
Summary
SCHOOL CLUB – PLAY WORKER
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and caring Play Worker to join our hard working and committed team in our successful before\afterschool club, Ark. The Ark provides a safe, inclusive and caring environment for children aged 4-11 attending our school. We are recruiting now with a view to this role starting immediatelyNo experience is necessary, other than a desire to work with children. Training will be given to the successful applicant as will the opportunity to shadow and work alongside long serving members of the Ark team. All Ark staff are Level 2 Food Hygiene trained, the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to undertake this training.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
actively working and participating under the direction of the Play Leader to provide extended opportunities for children to relax, learn and play
providing appropriate care, control and supervision of pupils in the Ark;
providing safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities;
helping prepare and serve breakfast / afternoon snacks;
ensuring that each child’s wellbeing is met and they thrive in a safe environment.
The hours for the post of Play Worker are 16.25 hours per week (3.25 hours per day) covering before and after school club (from 7:45am to 8:45am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm), for 5 days per week, term time only. Flexibility will be considered so please state any variations on your application form.
Pay is under the Surrey Pay Scale Grade 3, currently £24,248 per annum (pro rata to £9,188 per annum for 16.25 hours per week, term time only).
We reserve the right to alter the closing date for applications if the right applicant is apointed sooner.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and caring Play Worker to join our hard working and committed team in our successful before\afterschool club, Ark. The Ark provides a safe, inclusive and caring environment for children aged 4-11 attending our school. We are recruiting now with a view to this role starting immediatelyNo experience is necessary, other than a desire to work with children. Training will be given to the successful applicant as will the opportunity to shadow and work alongside long serving members of the Ark team. All Ark staff are Level 2 Food Hygiene trained, the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to undertake this training.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
actively working and participating under the direction of the Play Leader to provide extended opportunities for children to relax, learn and play
providing appropriate care, control and supervision of pupils in the Ark;
providing safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities;
helping prepare and serve breakfast / afternoon snacks;
ensuring that each child’s wellbeing is met and they thrive in a safe environment.
The hours for the post of Play Worker are 16.25 hours per week (3.25 hours per day) covering before and after school club (from 7:45am to 8:45am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm), for 5 days per week, term time only. Flexibility will be considered so please state any variations on your application form.
Pay is under the Surrey Pay Scale Grade 3, currently £24,248 per annum (pro rata to £9,188 per annum for 16.25 hours per week, term time only).
We reserve the right to alter the closing date for applications if the right applicant is apointed sooner.