Play Worker - Oughtrington Primary School

The role

The Governing Body would like to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Before & After School Club Play Worker to help in our wraparound provision, Oughty Owls.

Duties will be varied and will involve running play activities; administering first aid; working closely with other school staff; cleaning duties and some administrative tasks. You must enjoy working with primary age children, be self-motivated and possess the ability to provide creative play activities in a safe, caring environment.

Recent experience of working with children is required as is a willingness to undertake training related to the role. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to develop effective relationships with pupils, parents and the wider school community and must be highly motivated and committed to providing the highest level of service.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An extremely welcoming, caring and fully inclusive ethos
• Pupils with exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
• Supportive staff, parents, governors and trustees
• Excellent professional development opportunities

The post is open to applicants who can provide ideally morning and afternoon cover. However, we are willing to consider just mornings or afternoons, or a combination of the two for the right candidate.

The hours of work will be working term time only, a combination of these sessions could be considered: morning hours will be 7.30am-9.00am; afternoon hours will be 3.00pm-6.00pm.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosures & Barring Service.

Key dates

• Closing date: 29 August 2025
• Shortlisting: 2 September 2025
• Interview: 5 September 2025
• Starting date: ASAP

Key Info

• Hours: Various hours per week. Term time only
• Salary: £12.65 per hour

Job details

• Salary: Grade 3, scp 4 (£12.65 / Hour)
• Closing date: 29 August 2025
• Location: Oughtrington Primary School, Howard Avenue, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9EH
• Vacancy type: Part time - Term time

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The Governing Body would like to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Before & After School Club Play Worker to help in our wraparound provision, Oughty Owls. Duties will be varied and will involve running play activities; administering first aid; working closely with other school staff; cleaning duties and some administrative tasks. You must enjoy working with primary age children, be self-motivated and possess the ability to provide creative play activities in a safe, caring environment. Recent experience of working with children is required as is a willingness to undertake training related to the role. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to develop effective relationships with pupils, parents and the wider school community and must be highly motivated and committed to providing the highest level of service. We can offer the successful candidate:

• An extremely welcoming, caring and fully inclusive ethos
• Pupils with exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
• Supportive staff, parents, governors and trustees
• Excellent professional development opportunities
The post is open to applicants who can provide ideally morning and afternoon cover. However, we are willing to consider just mornings or afternoons, or a combination of the two for the right candidate. The hours of work will be working term time only, a combination of these sessions could be considered: morning hours will be 7.30am-9.00am; afternoon hours will be 3.00pm-6.00pm.