Job Description

Salary: 24,796 to 25,989

Grade: CD

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: Part Time, 5.3 Hours per week

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

WHEATCROFT COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL


Wraparound care playworkers


Required January 2026


Position 1 Working hours: 5.25 hours per week term time only


3.15pm to 5pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday


Grade C/D (Point 3-6)


Actual take home salary is 2975 to 3119






Position 2 Working hours: 1.75 hours per week term time only


3.15pm to 5pm Thursday, plus supply cover when needed


Grade C/D (Point 3-6)


Actual take home salary is 991 to 1039





'Pupils are part of a nurturing community at Wheatcroft School. They benefit from effective pastoral support. Staff at the school know them well. Pupils are safe and happy. They are proud to live up to the school's motto of 'Learn and Care'. Ofsted 2023


With our 'Learn and Care' ethos, a community that supports us and helps us keep going no matter what - coupled with high expectations, we believe we have something really special - all we need is you.


Here at Wheatcroft Community Primary we a special and unique learning community with friendly and welcoming children, staff and governors, and we are proud to serve the town of Scarborough. Our learning environment enables us to offer a tailored curriculum to our children, is second to none and we are excited to and further develop our excellent provision for our staff and children.

Our opportunity

We are seeking to appoint flexible staff members to support our key area of after school wraparound care, Wheaties. The posts will include working with a wide range of different pupils and offering a caring and safe environment. The successful candidates will play an integral part in ensuring children's afterschool care is fun and engaging. Supporting all our pupils to learn, achieve and succeed in their primary education here at Wheatcroft. Candidates who are seeking to gain experience in childcare while training are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will be:

An excellent, resourceful and inspiring individual who thinks 'outside the box' and enjoys everyday being different An organised and calm individual who can be flexible with pupil needs A person with a strong vision and ethos that supports our values and culture Someone with a flair and passion for supporting education and who will embrace working in our school

In exchange, our school can offer you:

A warm, happy school where we value our community ethos and have a philosophy of treating each other with kindness and respect Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children A school with unique and inspiring learning environments An opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team and take a supporting education role in a school determined to reach the highest standards For an informal conversation about the role, to arrange a visit and for further details please contact Miss Ellen Mann on 01723 375704 / admin@wheatcroft.n-yorks.sch.uk

Key Documents

and Person Spec



Job Application form



Advert

Key Dates

Closing Date: 02/01/2026



Interview Date: To Be Continued





We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.


We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.


Although not displaying the Two Ticks Disability symbol the governors welcome applications from those with a disability and are determined to offer an equal opportunity to all applicants irrespective of gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, family commitments, disability or religious belief.


We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the School. This school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.



North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Wraparound care play worker

Posted:

08/12/2025

Closing date:

02/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59