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Playworker

The Croft Primary School, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6RQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 6 hours per week - 3pm-5pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/2026
• Pay scale: Grade 2 point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Playworker – After-School Club

We are seeking a confident, caring and enthusiastic Playworker to join our dedicated team and support our after-school club provision. This role is initially for 3 days per week (Weds-Fri), 3pm-5pm and offers a fantastic opportunity to work with lovely pupils in a beautiful rural setting, helping to create a safe and engaging environment where children can unwind, learn, and have fun after their school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the smooth running of the after-school club
• Set up and tidy away play equipment and resources
• Supervise and engage children in a variety of play activities
• Promote positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with other staff to plan engaging activities
• Making and serving snacks and drinks
• Providing attentive support to children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working with children is essential
• Ability to confidently engage with children and encourage positive interactions
• A warm, approachable personality with a passion for play
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and child protection

What the school offers its staff

Why Join The Croft Primary?

• Work within fantastic grounds that inspire outdoor play and learning
• Be part of a supportive team who value collaboration and wellbeing
• Engage with charming pupils who enjoy taking part in a wide range of activities
• Experience the unique charm of a small rural school community in the picturesque Cotswolds

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to children’s lives and want to work in a welcoming, vibrant school setting, we would love to hear from you.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Croft Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Croft Primary School website
• Email address: head@croft.gloucs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01452 812479
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-croft-primary-school-stroud

Nestled in the heart of the thriving village community of Painswick, The Croft Primary is a small rural primary school committed to nurturing young minds. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, inclusive environment where every child can flourish. We are dedicated to fostering a love of learning within a supportive and inspiring setting.

Arranging a visit to The Croft Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@croft.gloucs.sch.uk.

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