Playworker

Job Title : Afterschool Club Playworker Actual Annual Salary: £2,932 - £2,982 based on hours and working weeks Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,949 - £26,392 (CLF Grade Aii) based on 37 hours per week, all year round. Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027 Hours: Part Time, 5 hours per week (Thursday and Friday, 2.5 hours per afternoon) Term Time Only Provisional Start Date : Mid-September 2026, pending pre-employment checks Your opportunity to support student wellbeing and engagement through high-quality play provision: We are looking for an enthusiastic Playworker to join our after-school provision, supporting children through play, learning and enrichment activities at the end of the school day.  We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Playworker to join our team, providing a safe and engaging environment for children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both children and parents. This role is essential in supporting children's development through play and structured activities within a primary setting.  Duties  • Support the day-to-day running of the after-school provision, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.  • Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their participation in play and learning activities.  • Supervise children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.  • Plan and implement engaging activities that promote physical, social, and emotional development.  • Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive community.  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the play area, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.  • Collaborate with other staff members to support the overall objectives of the after-school club.  About you:  You will:  • have an understanding of the varied needs of children and families.  • have an appropriate First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.  • have strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrates empathy and active listening.  • be able to deal with inappropriate behaviour in a calm and non-judgemental way, following academy guidance.  • be patient, calm and able to work under pressure.  Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.   About Begbrook Primary Academy: Begbrook Primary Academy is a three-form entry primary school with a pre-school, situated in Stapleton, on the outskirts of Bristol. Our school population is culturally, socially and economically diverse.  We are an inclusive school, and we recognise the many different barriers to learning that can exist. We pride ourselves on our school values of being kind, safe, respectful and ambitious. We are situated on the edge of Snuff Mills, a beautiful and historic section of the Frome Valley walkway that is rich in nature. Our school is set within extensive grounds, comprising of a large school field, conservation area, meadow, orchard, four playground spaces including trim trails and a multi-use games area. Why work at CLF? We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 41% of the pupils who attend Wallscourt Farm Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the pupils we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. What we can offer you: • Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). • Generous annual leave. • A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. • Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. • Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. • A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. • Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more! Recruitment timeline: Closing Date: 23 August 2026 @11.59pm Shortlisting: 24 August 2026 Interviews: 27 August 2026 As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.