Wraparound after-school playworker
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 to £15.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | plus 5.6 weeks holiday pay |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dore, Sheffield |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dore Village Kids |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Dore Village Kids is a brand new after-school provision, serving children from Dore Primary School. We are looking for an experienced playworker to provide high-quality care and play opportunities for children aged 4-11.
This role is term-time only and the working hours are 3.00-5.30pm. Ideally, the successful candidate would work five days a week, but this can be negotiated.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Deliver structured play activities to groups of children.
• Supervise and support children during unstructured play activities.
• Escort children from Dore Primary School to the club venue.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to ensure children are happy and secure.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks in accordance with hygiene regulations.
• Deputise for the Manager in rare cases of absence (there will be a pay uplift).
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers.
• Maintain a safe environment and record any incidents.
• Report safeguarding/child protection concerns to the Manager.
• Undertake relevant training and attend occasional staff meetings.
• Administer first aid when necessary.
Person Specification
Essential qualities
• Experience of working with 4- to 11-year-olds
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a small team
• Ability to use initiative and plan “in the moment”
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Understanding of the importance of play in children’s development
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Understanding of how to maintain a safe environment for children
Desirable qualities
• Level 2/3 childcare qualification or equivalent
• Appropriate child protection training (training will be provided if needed)
• Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (training will be provided if needed)
• Experience of working with children with SEND
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
This role is term-time only and the working hours are 3.00-5.30pm. Ideally, the successful candidate would work five days a week, but this can be negotiated.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Deliver structured play activities to groups of children.
• Supervise and support children during unstructured play activities.
• Escort children from Dore Primary School to the club venue.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to ensure children are happy and secure.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks in accordance with hygiene regulations.
• Deputise for the Manager in rare cases of absence (there will be a pay uplift).
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers.
• Maintain a safe environment and record any incidents.
• Report safeguarding/child protection concerns to the Manager.
• Undertake relevant training and attend occasional staff meetings.
• Administer first aid when necessary.
Person Specification
Essential qualities
• Experience of working with 4- to 11-year-olds
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a small team
• Ability to use initiative and plan “in the moment”
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Understanding of the importance of play in children’s development
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Understanding of how to maintain a safe environment for children
Desirable qualities
• Level 2/3 childcare qualification or equivalent
• Appropriate child protection training (training will be provided if needed)
• Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (training will be provided if needed)
• Experience of working with children with SEND
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.