Playworker

Playworker – Wraparound Care & Holiday Club
Salary/Scale: NJC point 3 / £24,796 FTE (£12.85 per hour, salary is pro rata for hours worked)

Wraparound Care Provision and Holiday Club continue to go from strength to strength, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and reliable Playworker to join our friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with children in a fun, supportive and rewarding environment, helping to deliver engaging activities and providing high-quality care during both holiday periods and term time.

Our Care Club operates:

Breakfast club 7.45 am-8.45 am
After school club 3.00 pm- 6.00 pm Monday -Thursday & 3.00-5.00 pm on Friday
Holiday club 8.30 am-5.30 pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30 am-5.00 pm on Friday.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Work 13.5 contracted hours per week during the Summer Holiday
Club, within the operating hours of the provision.
• Have the opportunity to continue supporting the team on a zero-
hours basis during term time, providing cover for staff absence
and to maintain appropriate staffing ratios.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where
children can learn, play and thrive.
• Support the planning and delivery of activities that encourage
creativity, physical activity and social development.
• Work as part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to
providing excellent childcare.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and supporting their development.
• Has a positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach.
• Is reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a
team.
• Has experience of working with children (desirable but not
essential).
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience working with children.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of local children
and families.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals living within the local village community who are keen to become involved in supporting this valued provision.

This role is for a total of 13.5 hours per week during the summer holiday to be worked by agreement during the operating hours of 8:15am until 5:45pm. Our holiday club closes for two weeks during August.

Visit to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Church in the school office on 01954 210263.

Applications are to be made via My New Term:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110603/EDV-2026-CPS-08664

At Caldecote Primary School we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearance if applicable, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Shortlisting: 1 July 2026
Interviews: TBC