Jobs, fresher vacancy - Out of school playworker • Cheshire

Company: Cheshire Schools

Cheshire

Job Title: PlayworkerLocation: Alderley Edge Community Primary School, Alderley EdgeContract Type: 15 hours per week, 52 weeksHours: Term Time - Monday to Friday 3pm – 6pmSchool Holidays and INSETs – 15 hours equivalentSalary: NJC Grade 2Start Date: 1st September 2025 (earlier start available) Are you passionate about working with children? Do you enjoy creating fun, safe and stimulating play opportunities? Join our friendly team at Alderley Edge Community Primary School as a Playworker! About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Playworker to join our Primary School’s wraparound care team. You will support the supervision and engagement of children during after-school activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive play environment. Key Responsibilities:o Facilitate creative, physical, and imaginative play for children aged 4–11o Supervise and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all timeso Encourage social interaction and positive behaviouro Prepare and tidy play spaces and resourceso Work effectively as part of a team and communicate with parents and staff We’re Looking For:o A genuine passion for supporting children’s play and developmento A positive, energetic, and caring attitudeo Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or play setting (preferred but not essential)o Understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided)o Relevant qualifications in Play work, Childcare, or similar (desirable) We Offer:o A welcoming and inclusive school communityo Great children to work with and supporto Opportunities for professional development and trainingo A supportive staff teamo Possibility of childcare for own childreno Opportunities for overtime To apply (or for further questions), please compete application form and email to Mrs S Broadrick (School Business Manager) via admin@aecps.org We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required. How to apply To apply, please compete application form and email to Mrs S Broadrick (School Business Manager) via admin@aecps.org