Playworker

Grade G02 Point 8: £9,223.91 pro-rata inclusive of London weighting, based upon 0.33401 FTE) Location: Vaughan Primary School, The Gardens, West Harrow, HA1 4EL Work Pattern 13.45 hrs per week (3.15pm - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday), Term Time Only Vaughan Primary School’s After School Club is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Playworker in its wrap around care provision. As a Playworker you will be responsible for ensuring a fun, active, stimulating and safe place for children attending the Vaughan After School Club to freely play as well as leading specific activities; adapting your skills and experience to work with different age ranges throughout a session. The Vaughan After-School Club setting provides care and play for school age children after the school day. The staff plan and supervise the activities usually from school finishing at 3.25pm until 6pm when parents and carers collect. Up to 150 children can attend the After-School Club setting in anyone one session and parents pay fees for their children to attend. You will be required to supervise and lead engaging activities for pupils in the after school provision. You must be professional and polite and have a good standard of literacy and communication skills. Experience of having a positive approach to children is essential. We wish to appoint a After School Playworker who: Has outstanding work ethic, is proactive and forward thinking. Has a positive relationship with pupils parents/carers and staff. Is committed and enthusiastic to developing the health and wellbeing of our pupils. Is passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our pupils after school Can ensure a safe, hygienic and purposeful environment We are particularly looking to hear from candidates who would be happy to lead groups of children in specific sport, fitness, arts and craft and learning activities to compliment the team’s skill base. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; the School Business Leader would be delighted to show candidates around the school so please email recruitment@vaughan.harrow.sch.uk to make an appointment. CVs will not be accepted. References will be requested prior to interview. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a pre-employment health screening check. Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 @ 9am Shortlisting: Friday 4th September 2026 @ 9am Interviews: to be confirmed