Playworker - Ferdi Friends Afterschool club

Asquith Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 9QY

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  25 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Hours 12 hours per week - Term time only plus 3 days (3 pm until 6 pm)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary up to 31/08/2026 to be reviewed in summer 2026
• Hourly rate: A1 SCP 2 - £12.26 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Can develop positive relationships with children based on trust and respect
• Supports the ethos, vision, and values of the school
• Abides by the school’s policies and procedures
• Will be a positive role model with high expectations of children in their care
• Is a good communicator and able to work well in a team
• Will be a supportive and welcoming presence
• Is patient, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views

What the school offers its staff

Our Ferdi Friends Breakfast & After-school Club aims to provide high-quality fun in a vibrant, child-centred

and affordable out-of-school play provision. We place high importance on a home-from-home environment in

our setting, where children are encouraged to flourish through an exciting array of play opportunities and

experiences.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our school. We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated Playworker to complement our Ferdi Friends team further.

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

Asquith Primary is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. As part of the recruitment process, an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate, this process is completed by an online third-party company. Positions are subject to two satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Playworker - Job Description ASC (1).pdf - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

Ferdi Friends Advert Playworker.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

About Asquith Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 370 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Asquith Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@asquithprimary.org
• Phone number: 01133075550
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/asquith-primary-school-leeds

We are a large primary school situated on the outskirts of Morley in Leeds.

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