Care Club Playworker
Menston Primary School · Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Care Club Playworker at Menston Primary School, based in Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 21 hours ago
- Closes
- 20 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Care Assistant
Reference efaa95ee17ddd1ce7dcef1127d34438497aaa611
About the role
Join Our Friendly Care Club Team at Menston Primary School
Playworkers needed for an immediate start or for September 2026
Are you caring, enthusiastic and enjoy working with children?
We’d love you to join our supportive team at Menston Primary School’s highly‑regarded before and after school Care Club.
We have a range of permanent and fixed‑term (term‑time only) positions available.
Pay: Grade 2, SCP 3-4 (£12.85-£13.05 per hour) pay award pending
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Our Care Club is a warm, welcoming and well‑established setting for children attending Menston Primary School. We offer:
- Bright, dedicated playrooms
- Fantastic indoor and outdoor play areas
- A friendly, supportive team
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Wonderful children who enjoy coming to Care Club
It’s a great place to start or grow your experience in childcare.
Who We're Looking For
You don’t need specific childcare qualifications or experience - just:
- A caring, positive attitude
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A willingness to learn and develop
- Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children
- Experience working with primary-aged children (paid or voluntary) is desirable but not essential
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Working Hours
We have a variety of part‑time roles available. Applicants should be able to work at least two sessions per week.
Tuesday Morning sessions:
- 7.45am to 9.00am
Afternoon sessions on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
- 3.00pm-5.30pm
Specific days, session times and start dates will be confirmed with successful candidates.
What We Offer You
- A caring, welcoming team
- Supportive leadership
- A lovely village school environment
- High‑quality training
- A rewarding role where you’ll make a difference every day
How to Apply
In your personal statement, tell us about:
- Your strengths
- Your interests
- Your experience with children
- How you could contribute to our Care Club
To learn more about our school and Care Club, please visit:
www.menstonprimary.co.uk/parents/care-club
If you’re friendly, motivated and passionate about working with children, we’d be delighted to hear from you!
Note: we are unable to accept CVs
Moorlands Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond the Trust. The Trust adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safer recruitment including social media checks on all shortlisted candidates. All persons employed by the Trust, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the Trust have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.
Reference: efaa95ee17ddd1ce7dcef1127d34438497aaa611 · Posted 21 hours ago · Closes 20 Sep 2026 · Listed via Menston Primary School
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