Playworkers and Extended School Assistants

Tor Bridge Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 Hourly

Playworkers and Extended School Assistants job summary

We are looking for Lunchtime Playworkers and Extended School Assistants to support our:

Breakfast Club team

After School Club team

Lunchtime Playworker team

This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and fun environment where our children can thrive. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children and wants to be part of a supportive school community.

Hours to be agreed:

Breakfast Club: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 8.30am, term time only.

Lunchtime: Monday to Friday, 12.00pm to 1.15pm, term time only.

After School Club: Monday to Friday, 3.00pm to 6.00pm, term time only.

The posts will be temporary in the first instance.

Whether you are a student interested in work outside of college/university hours, you currently work in childcare and looking for additional hours, a fresh challenge or you are looking to launch your career in childcare, we would love to hear from you.

The role involves:

The provision of a happy and safe environment for all staff and pupils. Fully supported by our Lead Playworker and a dedicated school support team, you will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Breakfast Club and/or Lunchtime and/or After School Club, ensuring all activities are delivered to the school’s high standards at all times. You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore and grow!

The successful applicant should have:

• excellent communication skills with young children
• the ability to work under your own initiative as well as part of an established team
• the ability to organise and teach children to play game

To find out more about what makes our school such a special place to learn, work and grow, please head to our School Website

Safeguarding Statement:
Tor Bridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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 Tor Bridge Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tor Bridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tor-bridge-primary-school

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