Breakfast Club Playworker
Beaver Road Primary School, Manchester, M20 6SX40 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday Term-time only 7.30am to 9am
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 2, Point 3 - £24,796 Pro Rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a motivated playworker for our before school club service. Our aim is to provide safe, creative and stimulating activities in a welcoming environment.The suitable candidate will ideally hold a childcare qualification and have some experience of working with children in a similar setting, although training and support will be offered. We are also looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and motivated who will ensure that play meets the full range of children's individual and group needs.
Main Purpose of the Job:
- To provide a stable and secure environment for all children using the establishment, which meets their social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs.
- To work with other staff, to offer support to parents/carers who are making use of the establishment.
- To work as part of team of staff, who collectively contribute to providing positive experiences for young children and their families, in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
Main Duties:
- To provide, before-school care for children aged 3-11.
- To provide a stimulating environment through play and other activities, in which all children can interact and develop socially, emotional, intellectually, and physically.
- To work as a full member of a team in the operation of the establishment to ensure good practices in relation to childcare are maintained.
- To plan and organise individual and group programmes in partnership with children, parents/carer and ensure that all daily activities effectively meet the development needs of the children.
- To guide and assist in each child’s language development, giving extra help to children with difficulties.
- To assist in choosing suitable equipment to provide children with a stimulating environment and the skills to acquire confidence and independence.
- To be responsible for ensuring a safe play environment, checking materials and equipment for defects and ensuring that centre users are familiar with the fire drill and evacuation procedure.
- To support the children with feeding and toileting if necessary.
- To administer basic first aid for minor incidents.
- To participate in providing a happy and relaxed environment in which all parents and carers can comfortably involve themselves and be valued and respected.
- To support and encourage parents/carers to share in the care and education of their children.
- To be aware of child protection procedures and identify to appropriate senior officers children at risk
- To participate in training courses and be able to pass on knowledge gained to other staff, parents, students and other relevant people.
- To be aware of dietary requirements linked to race, religious or physical conditions.
Other areas of responsibility
- The post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- A whole school community committed to our Rights Respecting vision and values
- A challenging and stimulating place to work
- An enthusiastic and talented team who support one another
- A commitment to your professional development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Beaver Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people.All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check. Please be aware that we will be contacting referees for a reference before the interview.
Applying for the job
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About Beaver Road Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 1059 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beaver Road Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@brps.net
- Phone number
- 0161 445 9337
School location
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