Afterschool Club Playworker
Abbey CofE Academy, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4GD30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
30 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,413.00 - £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) NJC 2
Afterschool Club Playworker job summary
About this Role
Fixed term until 31st August 2026
12.5 hours a week NJC 2 pro rata (£24,413.00 FTE)
3.30 - 6p.m. Mon-Fri
Organisation of the entry of the pupils into the club.
To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline/behaviour policy.
To deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate or report the incident immediately to the principal or their nominated representative.
To mop up and wipe spillage from the floor surfaces or meal tables and ensure that the area is left in a tidy condition.
Ensuring pupils keep out of areas that are out of bounds, and don't leave the school premises.
Effective supervising pupils in the school hall and other parts of the school Deal with, record and make appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during the club.
Check, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues, and where necessary refer these to appropriate members of staff.
Set up and clear away tables and benches/chairs in areas; clean up any spillages of food and drink, and sweep the floors once they have been cleared, to ensure that the areas are ready for children to use when required, and that the floors are kept clean and safe.
Ensure there is adequate provision of resources, including play equipment and organised games, to keep children occupied during the period and to organise and coordinate duties with colleagues to ensure an appropriate balance of supervision and recreation time for children.
We are looking After School Club Playworker who will:
Deliver a varied programme of high-quality play opportunities in a safe environment
Support the development of independent social skills
Help to prepare snacks, cleaning club room and toys, reporting any damages and tidying up etc
Help to implement positive behaviour strategies
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Liaise with parents to enable the effective operation of the Clubs
Ability to talk to children and adults in a clear and calm manner.
Ability to work as part of a group and on own initiative.
Encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times.
Initiate games and activities appropriate to the age of the children.
Inspire trust and confidence in children.
Ability to empathise with the needs of children.
About our Academy
“Together, anything is possible”
At the Abbey we believe all children have the potential for great success. We offer a world class education for pupils and encourage learners of all abilities to reach their true potential. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to academic excellence and to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum enhanced by enrichment opportunities and a love of learning. We have high standards of behaviour, and this is reflected in the pride our learners take in their work and appearance.
As a church school, our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of compassion, integrity, respect, courage, ambition and aspiration underpin our attitudes to each other and to our school community. We aim to develop well-rounded young people who contribute meaningfully to our wider community. We have strong links with the Holy Cross Church where we are welcomed for regular services and Reverend Dawn is a frequent visitor to our school. We support the Daventry Food Bank as our local charity. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children.
We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities. In recent years, pupils have performed at the Corby Cube and the Royal and Derngate Theatre and we have had visits to school from athletes such as Jenny Meadows and Joe Roebuck.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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
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 Abbey CofE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 169 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbey CofE Academy website
At the Abbey we believe all children have the potential for great success. We offer a world class education for pupils and encourage learners of all abilities to reach their true potential.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to academic excellence and to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum enhanced by enrichment opportunities and a love of learning. We have high standards of behaviour and this is reflected in the pride our learners take in their work and appearance.
As a church school, our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of compassion, integrity, respect, courage, ambition and aspiration underpin our attitudes to each other and to our school community. We aim to develop well-rounded young people who contribute meaningfully to our wider community.
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities.
Through an active collaboration of home, school and the local community we develop resilient, confident and independent learners who take risks and learn from their mistakes.
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