Playworker

Scartho Infants' School and Nursery, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 2DH

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)

Playworker job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Playworker to lead our after-school wrap-around care provision. This role will be key in ensuring a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment for children aged 3 - 11 during the after-school hours.

Key responsibilities will include

Lead and supervise the daily running of the after-school club:

This includes planning and delivering engaging activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, and maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Plan and prepare healthy and nutritious meals for the children.

This may involve menu planning, writing grocery shopping lists, and basic food preparation.

Support a team of Playworkers:

This may include delegating tasks, providing guidance and support, and conducting regular team meetings.

Maintain accurate records:

This includes attendance registers, incident reports, and communication logs.

Liaise with parents/carers:

This includes communicating effectively about club activities, addressing any concerns, and building positive relationships.

Ensure compliance with all relevant childcare legislation and safeguarding policies.

Contribute to the ongoing development of the after-school club. This may include identifying areas for improvement, developing new activities, and sourcing new resources.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organisational and time-management skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• First Aid;
• Food Hygiene Certificate;
• Experience of meal preparation for children;
• Passionate about providing high-quality childcare;
• Experience of leading a team;
• Experience of working with children with additional needs;
• Experience of planning and delivering creative and engaging activities.

For more information about this role please contact Glyn Rushton, Head Teacher.

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children .

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

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

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.

About Scartho Infants' School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Scartho Infants' School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/scartho-infants-school-and-nursery-grimsby

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