Casual Lead Playworker Afterschool Club

Employer:

Location:

Trafford, WA14 5AP

Pay:

Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/02/2026

• Monday 23 February 2026 Initially Fixed-Term until July 2026 with view to move to permanent Rate of pay: £13.47per hour Hours required: 2:45pm 6:00pm (
  3.25 hours per day) Days
  
  Required:
  
  Monday Friday, Term-time only (38 weeks per year) Part-Time:
  16.25 hours per week
  
  Reports to:
  
  Club Manager and SLT Responsible for:
  Leading, Planning, Care and Safety of children during After-school Club Essential:
  Applicants must be 18, hold a relevant level 3 childcare qualification and had experience working with children 3-11years.

The Trustees and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Casual Playworker to join our dedicated, supportive and friendly staff, committed to achieving the highest standards.

Park Road Academy Primary school is a medium sized school, set in pleasant surroundings.

The successful candidate will: have a passion for working with children hold a Level 3 or above childcare qualification experience of working with children 3 to 11 years of age at least 18 years of age have high standards. be a strong team player. have excellent communication skills and be able to work positively with children, staff and parents. have energy and enthusiasm.

Have a sense of humour Park Road Academy Primary School is a Professional Development School.

The successful candidate will be offered every opportunity to excel.

Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead the day-to-day running of the After school Club, ensuring a safe, inclusive, stimulating and nurturing environment for all children.

The Lead Playworker has responsibility for safeguarding, planning high-quality play opportunities, leading and supporting staff and maintaining effective communication with parents, school staff and external agencies.

Safeguarding and Welfare To act as a designated safeguarding lead for the After school Club, in line with school and local authority procedures.

To ensure that all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and behaviour management policies are implemented consistently.

To monitor children’s wellbeing and respond appropriately to any concerns, following correct reporting and recording procedures.

To administer first aid when required and ensure accident, incident and medication records are completed accurately.

To ensure ratios, registers and collection procedures are adhered to at all times.

Planning and Play Provision To lead on the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality play opportunities that reflect children’s interests, ages and developmental needs.

To ensure activities promote social interaction, communication, language development, creativity and independence.

To consult with children and actively involve them in planning and evaluating activities.

To oversee the provision of refreshments, ensuring hygiene, nutrition, oral health and food safety standards are met.

To ensure the play environment is welcoming, stimulating, safe and inclusive.

Leadership and Team Management To lead, support and motivate a team of play workers, ensuring clear expectations and positive working relationships.

To provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and support to staff, including new or less experienced play workers.

To assist with staff rotas, deployment and supervision to ensure effective running of the club.

To attend and contribute to staff meetings, briefings and reviews as required.

To identify training needs within the team and support staff to undertake appropriate professional development.

Communication and Partnership Working To act as a point of contact for parents and carers, building positive and professional relationships.

To communicate effectively with parents regarding children’s needs, activities, behaviour or wellbeing, while maintaining confidentiality.

To liaise with school staff, senior leaders and relevant childcare and play-related agencies as appropriate.

To encourage parental involvement and engagement with the After school Club.

Administration and Organisation To oversee a level club administration, including registers, record keeping, accident/incident logs…