Playworker - Out Of Hours Wraparound Care
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8AE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 9d5e2175-9c2b-48db-a5cc-6ca0ab388cd8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Playworker – Rising Stars Wraparound Club
Sound & District Primary School
Based on Cheshire East Out of School Club Playworker Job Description
Job Purpose
To work as an effective member of the Rising Stars wraparound care team delivering a high quality, inclusive play and care centred service that meets the needs of children and their families. The role supports the delivery of engaging and safe play opportunities before and after school in line with school policies, safeguarding procedures and national out of school care standards.
Main Responsibilities
• Supervise children and prepare creative and appropriate play opportunities for them.
• Ensure play materials and equipment are used safely and stored correctly, reporting damaged equipment to the Wraparound Care Supervisor.
• Assist children with personal care needs where appropriate and support children during snack time.
• Assist in ensuring the safety of children during fire drills, emergencies or incidents and administer first aid if qualified.
• Ensure the play area is cleaned and tidied at the end of each session.
• Record and report safeguarding concerns in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure the safe arrival and departure of children attending the club.
• Promote positive attitudes and work as part of a team to support the smooth running of the club.
• Encourage children to participate in a range of fun, creative and active play opportunities.
• Support children's social development and positive behaviour.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all children.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
• Support safe supervision of children both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist with risk awareness and ensure resources are used safely.
Supporting Children’s Play and Development
Health, Safety and Safeguarding
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Desirable
• Level 2 qualification in Playwork, Childcare or similar
• Paediatric First Aid training
• Experience working in a before or after school setting
• Friendly and approachable with children
• Patient and understanding
• Flexible and reliable
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Breakfast Club: 7:30am – 8:30am
• After School Club: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Personal Qualities
Working Pattern
What the school offers its staff
Free Car Parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Playworker – Rising Stars Wraparound Club
Sound & District Primary School
Based on Cheshire East Out of School Club Playworker Job Description
Job Purpose
To work as an effective member of the Rising Stars wraparound care team delivering a high quality, inclusive play and care centred service that meets the needs of children and their families. The role supports the delivery of engaging and safe play opportunities before and after school in line with school policies, safeguarding procedures and national out of school care standards.
Main Responsibilities
• Supervise children and prepare creative and appropriate play opportunities for them.
• Ensure play materials and equipment are used safely and stored correctly, reporting damaged equipment to the Wraparound Care Supervisor.
• Assist children with personal care needs where appropriate and support children during snack time.
• Assist in ensuring the safety of children during fire drills, emergencies or incidents and administer first aid if qualified.
• Ensure the play area is cleaned and tidied at the end of each session.
• Record and report safeguarding concerns in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure the safe arrival and departure of children attending the club.
• Promote positive attitudes and work as part of a team to support the smooth running of the club.
• Encourage children to participate in a range of fun, creative and active play opportunities.
• Support children's social development and positive behaviour.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all children.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
• Support safe supervision of children both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist with risk awareness and ensure resources are used safely.
Supporting Children’s Play and Development
Health, Safety and Safeguarding
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Desirable
• Level 2 qualification in Playwork, Childcare or similar
• Paediatric First Aid training
• Experience working in a before or after school setting
• Friendly and approachable with children
• Patient and understanding
• Flexible and reliable
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Breakfast Club: 7:30am – 8:30am
• After School Club: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Personal Qualities
Working Pattern
What the school offers its staff
Free Car Parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.