Job Description

Salary:

NJC Grade D 26,824 - 28,598 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:

This is a fixed term position working 12.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (Monday to Friday 15.15-17.45)


West Down School is seeking to recruit a caring, enthusiastic and motivated playworker to establish and lead a new afterschool club for our children.


As a member of the Harbour Schools Partnership, we are committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence.


Your Role Will Include:

Creating a fun and engaging activity programme Directing the work of the play assistant Supervising children during afterschool club. Encouraging healthy eating and positive social interaction. Ensuring the play spaces remain clean and safe. Promoting good behaviour and a caring atmosphere. Supporting children to complete their homework. Work alongside our admin team to promote the club, and coordinate bookings and billing.

What We're Looking For:

A warm and approachable personality. Patience and a genuine interest in supporting children and having fun. Ability to work well in a team. Reliability and punctuality.

Full training will be provided including paediatric first aid.


Why Join Us? Be part of a welcoming school community. Opportunity to co-create a new club for our wonderful children. Make a real difference to children's daily lives and support parent.


To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.


The closing date for applications is 12 noon 8th January 2026 interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th January 2026.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.


Our school is a member of The Harbour Schools Partnership, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, The Harbour Schools Partnership offers excellent career and development opportunities.


The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.


Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website

here

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