After School & Holiday Club Playworker (Casual)
Fitzwaryn School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9ET4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 July 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Grade 6, Range SCP 8-13 - £15.58 - £16.88 which includes an amount in lieu of holiday entitlement
After School & Holiday Club Playworker (Casual) job summary
‘....Through learning to learn, pupils will access society....’
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Playworkers to join our friendly after school and holiday club team on as casual basis. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s development through play, creativity, and positive engagement in a safe and inclusive environment.
Fitzwaryn School is widely recognised as an outstanding provider of education within Oxfordshire for pupils aged 3-19 years whose Special Educational Needs range from Moderate Learning Difficulties through to profound and multiple learning difficulties.
As a Playworker, you will help to plan and deliver fun, stimulating activities, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to a welcoming setting where every child feels valued and supported. If you are energetic, patient, and enjoy making a difference in children’s everyday experiences, we would love to hear from you.
Fitzwaryn at St John’s
The development of Fitzwaryns’ satellite provision at St John’s School marks an exciting new chapter for us. Two purpose-built centres, located within a mainstream setting just four minutes from the main site, will expand capacity and enable up to 40 additional pupils to benefit from the school’s outstanding provision.
What we Offer
- Competitive salary
- Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
- Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
- Local Government Pension (LGPS)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
- A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture
About the Role
- Support daily running of the club and deliver engaging play activities
- Ensure children’s safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour
- Assist with safe collection/handover and maintain a clean environment
- Prepare healthy snacks and support basic admin tasks
- Follow safeguarding procedures and work as part of the school team
About you
- Level 2 qualification in Playwork (defined as full and relevant by the Teaching Agency to work in an early years setting) or a commitment to obtain the same, or
- Level 2 early years/childcare qualification AND evidence of commitment to achieve the above (or a level 3 qualification in Playwork)
- Training in safeguarding children at ‘generalist' level, as defined by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board, within past three years, or a commitment to complete this within 3 months of recruitment
- Current appropriate first aid certificate or evidence of commitment to achieve this within 3 months of recruitment
- Food safety/hygiene qualification at Level 2 or above.
- Experience of working with children in any setting
- Good communication skills
How to Apply
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please Apply Now. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact the School Business Manager, Helen Davies, on 01235 764504
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Fitzwaryn School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fitzwaryn School website
Fitzwaryn is an Outstanding Special School for children and young people from 3 – 19 years old whose Special Educational Needs range from Moderate Learning Difficulties through to Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
The school is situated in Wantage, a small but growing market town in Oxfordshire. We have a fantastic, up to the minute, purpose built environment that enables us to deliver an exciting and diverse curriculum for each and every child. We continually strive to further develop our educational offer and in recent times we have added a Horticulture area and a bike track to our outside provision.
The school is organised into 11 classes including provision for EYFS and Post 16. Our dedicated staff team are committed to providing the best possible education for the pupils at the school, grasping every opportunity to provide a rich and diverse curriculum which often takes place outside the classroom. The staff team is committed to further developing their own skills and expertise through the Continuing Professional Development offered at the school. We work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure we are meeting the diverse needs of all of the pupils.
Our vision of ‘through learning to learn, pupils will access society’ underpins all that we do with the aim that all of the pupils who have been with us leave with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully engage in the next stage of their lives and of course with fantastic memories of their time at Fitzwaryn!
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