Job Description

EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY

Do you love working with children?

Maybe you miss reading stories to your children or grandchildren?

Are you prepared to be a pilot on a play aeroplane?

Would you mind putting the same jigsaw together over & over again?

Do you know how to build the Titanic out of cereal boxes and cardboard tubes?

Do you like putting your hands and bare feet into trays of spaghetti or slime?

Will you be happy to laugh at jokes that just don't make sense?

Have you got a sensitive nature, that will listen to a child who has had a tough day at

school?

Are you interested in developing a little person's sense of awe and wonder?

If so, then please carry on reading .........................

Playworker Ref: PW1 &

Qualified Playworker Ref: PW2

These roles would be ideal for an individual living in the Calverley or surrounding area.

PUTTING THE PLAYING CHILD AT THE HEART OF

EVERYTHING WE DO!

Play Academy is a team of committed individuals who provide before and after care for children aged 4-11, that attend Calverley
Church Of England Primary School. The club is run across a split site at The Barn, Calverley and the school itself, which are both great settings for the children and staff alike.

We are looking for someone, to start in January 2026, who is friendly and welcoming with both children, parents and staff and displays an enthusiastic, highly motivated, energetic and creative approach. Being able to adapt to new challenges and work as part of an effective team is vital as we are a busy, pack away provision.

Responsibilities include ensuring the children's safety and well-being, providing and setting up a fun and interactive play environment and working effectively as a team member. There is also an expectation that you will take on cleaning responsibilities too, in order to offer the safest play environment for the children.

The management team are committed to not only putting the playing child at the heart of everything that we do but also ensuring our amazing staff team are recognised for their hard work & dedication.

This position is term time only and operates within the following hours

.

Breakfast Hours - 7.15am - 9.00am

After School Club - 3.00pm - 6.00pm Mon-Thurs (5.30pm finish Fri)

We will also consider taking individuals who are only interested in 5 breakfast shifts a week or 5 afternoon shifts a week.

Ideally applicants should have experience in working with children and have

one

of the following:

NVQ level 3 qualification in Childcare NVQ level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education NVQ level 3 qualification in Play work.

However, we are also open to applications from individuals who are just enthusiastic & passionate about our organisation and what we stand for.

Hourly rate varied, dependent on experience/qualifications (term time only)

Play Academy is committed to safeguarding our children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.69-14.38 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you understand that this is a term time only job? Are you interested in morning shifts (8.25hrs), afternoon shifts (14.5hrs) or both morning and afternoon shifts (22.75hrs)?
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person