After School & Holiday Club Playworker (Casual)

Fitzwaryn School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9ET

57 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 July 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
  • 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 per hour 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 enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Playworkers to join our friendly after school and holiday club team on a 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

Casual agreement

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

Essential

Experience of working with children in any setting

Good communication skills

Desirable:

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.

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 Sarah Gniadek-Pitt, Enrichment Co-ordinator, on 01235 764504.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Fitzwaryn School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 126 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fitzwaryn School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fitzwaryn-school

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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