Job Description

Park Road Academy Primary School

Frieston Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5AP

Headteacher Miss K Hart

After-School Club Playworker

Application packs including application forms are available from and returnable to:-

recruitment@parkroadacademy.co.uk

Quoting the code ASC/PW/25-26

Essential:
Applicants must be 17+

Desirable:

- An

Childcare

or

EYFS

Recognised

Level 2 or above

childcare qualification
- Have a current and relevant paediatric first aid certificate

Rate of pay:

Range between National Minimum Wage and 13.24 per

dependant on qualifications and experience

Hours required:

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Term-time only

Days:

Monday - Friday
Term-time only (38 weeks)

Reports to:

Club Lead, Club Manager and Headteacher

Responsible for:

Care of children during After School Club

Directorate

: Park Road Academy Primary School Governing Body

Location:

South Trafford / South Manchester / Cheshire

Contract Term:

Initially, fixed-term to July 2026.

Contract Type:

Part-time

Closing Date:

Friday 31 October, 2025

Shortlisting:

Monday 03 November, 2025

Interviews:

Friday 07 November, 2025

References

will be sought prior to interview.

Appointment will be made subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and successful probationary period.

The Trustees and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an After-School Club Playworker to join our dedicated, supportive and friendly staff, committed to achieving the highest standards, to start Monday10 November, 2025.

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 Be at least 17 years of age have experience with working with children 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.

As a Playworker - main duties include:

To assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment for all children. To implement activities which encourage social, communication and language interaction. To provide refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, nutrition, oral health and health and safety standards are met. To administer first aid when necessary. To consult with children and involve them in planning activities. To helping with club administration, including record keeping, ordering and purchasing materials and equipment, where necessary. To encourage child and parental involvement in the club and support. To facilitate good communication with all members of the club, parents, school and childcare and play related agencies. To attend meetings as appropriate To undertake appropriate and relevant training. To keep the work environment healthy, safe and secure. To carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities' framework. To work within agreed club policies and procedures including safeguarding, behaviour management, Health and Safety To take shared responsibility for the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the environment. To deal with all confidential matters with tact and discretion To help children acquire self-help skills including dressing, feeding, toileting and an awareness of personal hygiene. To follow the school's intimate care policy. Such other duties, as may reasonably be required, within the grading of this post.

Additional Duties include:

Assist the Club lead and children in a club setting; groups and/or individuals Support all pupils, including those aged 3-5 and staff within the school

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonably be expected, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Park Road Academy Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children: this commitment is reflected in our recruitment process. The position will be offered to a successful candidate on the basis of a cleared enhanced DBS check (previously CRB Disclosure) and suitable professional references.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 7.55-13.24 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person