After School Playworker
Swain House Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JL11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday 3.00pm – 6.00pm - 15 Hours Per Week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 4 Point 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role: After School Club Playworker Swain House Primary School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and proactive After School Playworker to join our wraparound care team. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing a high-quality, welcoming, and safe environment for children at the end of the school day. This is a wonderful opportunity to facilitate a positive space where children can successfully transition from structured learning to active, child-led play. You will be responsible for implementing a rich variety of engaging activities— ranging from arts and crafts to outdoor games—while actively encouraging positive social interaction, independence, and teamwork among pupils.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their development
• Is enthusiastic, caring and able to build positive relationships with children and families
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Can use their initiative and remain calm and organised
• Has an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (training will be provided)
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and engage children in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
• Create a fun, inclusive and welcoming environment for all pupils
• Support children's social, emotional and physical development through play
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times
• Assist with the preparation and serving of healthy snacks
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health and safety requirements
What the school offers its staff
We strongly recommend candidates visit school before applying for the role This is a happy and friendly school. Leaders have a deep commitment to serving their pupils, families and community. Relationships between staff and pupils and among pupils are extremely positive. Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe at school. They describe their school as caring, fantastic and fun. Ofsted March 2023
Further information about the job
If you are interested in the above post, please visit our school website to download the application pack which should then be emailed once completed to Jenny Smith, PA to the Headteacher – jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026 at 12.00 noon Interviews will be held: Friday 2nd October 2026 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS check required for this post. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Swain House Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 498 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01274 639049
We are extremely proud of our happy and friendly school where all staff have a deep commitment to supporting the pupils and families of the community. Our pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum and many opportunities to engage in extra-curricular clubs and sports. Pupils in Key Stage 2 attend a residential visit every year and all of our pupils benefit from a range of regular, outdoor learning experiences at school including working in our fantastic wildlife area. Pupils are very positive about these visits and experiences and they give our children lifelong memories of their time at Swain House Primary School.
Swain House Primary School also has a Resourced Provision for Deaf Children. These pupils are integrated fully into the life of the school and are valued members of the school community.
Arranging a visit to Swain House Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk.
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