42 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    7 July 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 May 2026

Job details

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£2,802.00 Annually (FTE) Additional information: Please be aware that salary arrangements for under 18s will be based on National Minimum Wage for 16-17 year olds at £8.00 per hour.

Wrap Around Care Play Worker job summary

Looking for a role with flexible hours where you can play alongside pupils and provide an enjoyable and stimulating environment?

Sonning CE Primary School has a fantastic reputation that is fully deserved. It is a result of high academic achievement combined with our caring and nurturing environment. At Sonning, we aim to equip our children with the skills they need to make positive choices in everything they do, enabling them to live out our vision of "building strong foundations for the years ahead".

Our Ofsted report (July 2025), in which we were graded as Outstanding in every area, described our school as “exceptional” - this is an opportunity to work in an incredibly supportive, dedicated and passionate team.

We are seeking a play worker to work in our wraparound care club. Whether you are a student interested in work outside of college/university hours, you currently work in childcare but want additional hours or a fresh challenge, or you are looking to launch your career in childcare, we would love to hear from you.

Key Details:

You will assist with the day-to-day activities of the club in providing a caring, secure environment, through individual attention and group activities within the framework of the school’s policies and procedures.

You will provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in the setting.

To ensure the health and safety of children during the sessions.

Grade 2 SCP 3 FTE £24,796.00 (Actual salary example: £2,802.00 based on 5 hours a week, term time only)

Part time (exact hours to be confirmed but shifts available Monday to Friday between 15:15 and 18:00)

Positions available to start as soon as possible.

Additional information: Please be aware that salary arrangements for under 18s will be based on National Minimum Wage for 16-17 year olds at £8.00 per hour.

To apply:

Please apply via the link on our website (vacancies page): www.sonning.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications: 07.07.2026. Applications will be processed on receipt.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have the following:

A clear passion for working with children and helping them succeed.

An understanding of how to support pupils individually or in groups by planning effective sessions.

High expectations for standards of behaviour.

The ability to work collaboratively, and be a strong and supportive team player.

Promote our ethos, vision and values.

In return, we offer:

Polite, curious and enthusiastic children.

A supportive and friendly staff team

Strong relationships with families and the community

Opportunities for training and professional development

A welcoming village setting.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check. No agencies please.

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

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

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.

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About Sonning Church of England Primary School

School type
Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
208 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Idyllically set within the beautiful and historic village of Sonning, our school aims to offer a unique
educational journey within a caring Christian environment. Our school is a one form entry school with
seven classes and was built on its current site in 1965.

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