Wraparound Care After School Club Play Worker

After School Club Play Worker

Wraparound Care After School Club Worker - for September 2026

Grade 4 / £13.05 to £13.26 per hour

Up to 15 hours per week available, Monday - Friday

Fixed Term - Term time only

Closing Date: Applications should be made as soon as possible, closing date: 10am on Friday 28th August.

“Pupils flourish at this happy school”, Ofsted, March 2022.

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Play Worker to join our after‑school club team. Working under the direction of the After School Club Leader, the Play Worker will support the safe and effective day‑to‑day running of the provision.

The role involves supervising and engaging children in a range of play‑based activities, helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment at the end of the school day. The successful candidate will follow established routines and procedures, support behaviour management, and work as part of a team to ensure the wellbeing and enjoyment of all pupils.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with children, values teamwork, and is committed to providing high‑quality care and play opportunities.

This is a term time only post, with up to 15 hours of work per week available, working 3pm - 6pm, Monday to Friday.

The salary is on Grade 4 / £13.05 to £13.26 per hour (actual annual salary £8,561 to £8,696).

We are a small village school of around 160 children serving a community of families that are aspirant and care about education. You will be an outstanding individual who understands the value of working hard with a view to making a terrific difference. We are not seeking a particular profile of applicant; we are looking for energy and a shared value of putting our children at the centre of everything we do.

Dedication, flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a team is essential.

The headteacher is available to speak with should you require any additional information.

Merchant Taylors’ Oxfordshire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Please refer to the attached document for full details; apply online or email [email removed] with any questions.

Closing date: We will continue to advertise this post until the right candidate is found. We reserve the right to close applications if there is a high number of applications received.