Playworker

Wensum Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 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: £13.05 - £13.05 Hourly

Playworker job summary

Playworker - Wensum Junior School
Fixed term to 31.8.26. To work 9 hours per week. 3.00-6.00 pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. These days may be negotiable. Grade: C4 £13.05 per hour

Start date: 1st January 2026

Purpose of role

To assist in the delivery of a safe, engaging, and stimulating afterschool club environment for children. The Playworker will support the Afterschool Club Leader in delivering a wide range of creative and recreational activities.

Key responsibilities include -:

• Set up activities and materials in preparation for each session.
• Lead and support the delivery of varied and stimulating activities such as arts and crafts, games, cooking, and sports.
• Encourage and support child-led play and interaction.
• Promote positive behaviour through praise, encouragement, and the use of appropriate reward systems.
• Ensure activity areas are tidied and cleaned after sessions, maintaining a hygienic and safe environment.
• Maintain and organise equipment and resources to ensure safety and cleanliness.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and carers during daily face-to-face contact.
• Support the Club Leader with any other duties in line with the level and nature of the role.

If you would like to discuss the role or book a visit to the school please contact: Mrs Knights, School Business Manager on 01603 620877

Please refer to the job description and recruitment pack for full person specification.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable. Please include your preferred working hours in your application for consideration

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

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 Wensum Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wensum Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wensum-junior-school-norwich

At Wensum Junior School we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment for all children to learn. We are on an exciting journey, We are a Junior School in Norwich teaching children aged 7-11 close to Norwich city centre.

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