Qualified Playworker

St George's Primary School, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 3NF

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 October 2026

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £12,413 - £12,696

Qualified Playworker job summary

As an Early Years Playworker at in Dragon Club, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of St George’s Primary School mission statement of “Nurturing our community through opportunities, innovation and love”. We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about our values and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.

Your Role in Dragon Club

We are looking to appoint a reliable, committed and Qualified member of the Dragon Club team to provide care, guidance and support for our Early Years children during our morning and afterschool wrap around care.

The role involves planning and delivering an exciting range of programmes and activities for children aged 3-11, in the allocated play spaces. We require a caring, committed individual who has the ability to work as part of the school team and inspire trust and confidence in children.

The post holder will also assist in the preparation, serving and clearing up of refreshments with due regard to health & safety in food preparation and an awareness of school’s healthy school status and policy.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively and respond sensitively and confidently to the needs of the children. The ability to use IT equipment and navigate the school MIS and booking systems is essential. Full training will be given. The post holder must be self-motivated, flexible and a good team player, who is dedicated to ensuring that Dragon Club is a pleasurable and safe experience for our children

As a Qualified Playworker you will be responsible to:

• Supervise and escort children to play areas safely, ensuring they have their belongings.
• Assist in planning and delivering activities that support children's development (intellectual, physical, social, emotional, etc.).
• Promote good behaviour and handle conflicts or incidents in line with school behaviour policies.
• Help prepare and serve refreshments, following health and safety guidelines.
• Set up and clean equipment, encouraging children’s independence whilst maintaining a safe environment for play.
• Maintain attendance registers using our booking system and ensure children leave with the designated adult.
• Report & record incidents, accidents, and any issues concerning discipline or safety on our School MIS and to the Extended Service Manager
• Assist with maintaining supplies and materials for activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to support children's welfare and safety.

What You’ll Bring to St George’s Primary School

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Qualified Playworker with:

• Proficiency in literacy and numeracy (GCSE level or equivalent).
• NVQ2 in Playwork or Early Years Care & Education (or equivalent)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or a willingness to undertake training
• Experience working with children in a school or related environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Good communication, administration, and organisational skills.
• Empathetic, approachable, and positive attitude towards children.
• Understanding of children’s welfare needs

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

Professional Growth: A full induction and extensive CPD through The National College.
Wellbeing Support:  Initiatives like ‘Employee of the Month” rewards, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support,  Schools Advisory Service with extensive Wellbeing services including GP consultations, Nurse Support, Weight Management, Physiotherapy etc My Happy Mind

Comprehensive Benefits:  Wirral Council LGPS pension schemes, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Sickpay for staff with continuous service, Specsavers Opticians Vouchers, access to Blue Light rewards, 15% off orders at BAKED
Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

All candidates must be aware of the safeguarding nature of this work.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This  post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered based on suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

The successful candidates will receive a full induction for their role including safeguarding awareness and practice.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted  candidates; this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and  YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or  issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.  For further information about working at St George¿s and our safer Recruitment procedures, please refer to the school's website.

Closing date is: Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 9am. We will shortlist candidates on the same day (we cannot offer  feedback on unsuccessful applications).

Interviews will be held week commencing the 2nd November 2026.

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

School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

We will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will examine data that is publicly available to identify any incidents or issues. Areas of concern will be discussed during interview .

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 St George's Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 922 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St George's Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-primary-school-wallasey

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