Job Description

PARK ROAD ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Frieston Road

Timperley

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA14 5AP

Headteacher: Miss K Hart

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB PLAYWORKER Start date Monday 10 November 2025 - Initially, fixed-term to July 2026

Rate of pay: Range between NMW and 13.24 per (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Hours required: 3:00pm 6:00pm Part-time, Term-time

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

Essential: Applicants must be 17+

Desirable: A Childcare or EYFS Recognised Level 2 or above childcare qualification.

Have a current and relevant paediatric first aid certificate

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 Monday 10 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


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.

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

recruitment@parkroadacademy.co.uk

Quoting the code ASC/PW/25-26

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.

Closing Date - Friday 31 October 2025

Shortlisting - Monday 3 November 2025

Interviews - Friday 7 November 2025