Playworker - wrap around care
St Oswald's CofE Primary School, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6LG14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 6 hours per week 3pm - 6pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12-months
Hourly rate
- Min wage
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with children in a supervisory capacity (e.g., childcare, education, youth work).
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
Ability to plan and lead a variety of activities for primary-aged children.
Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
Basic food hygiene and health & safety awareness.
Level 2 or above childcare/ support staff qualification (equivalent, or willingness to complete).
Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete).
Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).
Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to complete).
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where staff feel valued and able to thrive. We offer a friendly and welcoming team environment, opportunities for ongoing training and professional development, and access to relevant safeguarding and childcare courses. Staff benefit from a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and support from experienced colleagues. We also promote staff wellbeing through a positive work-life balance, access to wellbeing resources, and an inclusive culture where everyone's contribution is recognised. As part of our school community, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills and career.
Further information about the job
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 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Oswald's CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 102 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- dbeesley@stoswald-moll.cheshire.sch.uk
St. Oswald’s is a small, friendly, and nurturing school set in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Our unique rural setting offers children space to thrive—both inside the classroom and beyond it. With small class sizes, we are able to provide truly personalised learning, ensuring every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.
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