Vacancies

After School Club Playworker

Closing date: 10/10/2025

Contract/Hours: Temporary (in the first instance) Part-time

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details:

Grade 8 point 18 pro rata £18.33 per hour (with a recognised L3 EYFS qualification)

Grade 4 Point 4 pro rata £14.63 p/h (without L3 qualification)

Hours of Work: 15 hours per week term time only - 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Location of Role: Radley CE Primary School

Job/Person Summary

Come and be part of our fabulous school team! We are looking for a Play worker to work as part of a small team in our popular After School Club at Radley Primary School!  Ideally you’ll have a level 3 relevant EYFS qualification, but for the right candidate there may be opportunities to develop this as part of your professional development.

Your role will be to contribute and assist with the fun! Through planning, day-to-day organisation, operation of the club, you’ll provide high quality active play opportunities and care for children in an inclusive environment, and in accordance with the school’s ethos and procedures. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all county Safeguarding Children policies are adhered to.

MAIN DUTIES (also see job description):

• To contribute and assist with the provision of care and creative play opportunities in consultation with children, and in accordance with Play-work Principles and relevant childcare legislation.
• To deputise for the After School Club Leader when required.
• To focus on the provision for our youngest ‘clubbers’, adhering to the early years framework
• To ensure that children’s individual needs are recognised, and engaging them in establishing and maintaining boundaries for their behaviour.
• To assist with the handover/collection of children to/from other areas of the school, where applicable, and ensure their safe handover to parents/carers at the end of the day.
• To prepare food and drink that promotes healthy eating, and complies with current school food guidelines and food safety legislation.
• To assist with day to day administration and record keeping and information sharing.
• To work as part of the whole school team, liaise with relevant staff, and contribute to the promotion of the club.
• To administer first aid and medication as appropriate.
• To maintain constructive relationships and communicate with parents/carers, other professionals, and childcare/play-related agencies including the county council’s Community Childcare and Play staff.
• To work within agreed policies and procedures, and undertake other duties.

Application Procedure

If you are fun, positive, patient, kind and love playing with children we would love to hear from you!

Applications need to be submitted on an Oxfordshire County Council application form.  Safer Recruitment checks will be carried out as part of the application procedure.

Please email your completed application form to the Headteacher Claire Thomas on head.3238@radley-pri.oxon.sch.uk

 PLAYWORKER JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPEC SEPT_25

Application Procedure

Please apply by completing the application form and emailing it to: head.3238@radley-pri.oxon.sch.uk

OCC Support Staff Application Form

Lunchtime Volunteers!

At Radley CE Primary, we believe that every moment of the school day is an opportunity for our pupils to thrive and grow. We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team during playtimes and lunchtimes. Your involvement can make a significant difference in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for our children. As a volunteer, you will have the chance to interact with pupils, facilitate games, and help foster positive relationships among students, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of our school community.

Whether you can spare a few hours each week or just a couple of times a month, your support will be invaluable. Volunteering at playtimes and lunchtimes not only enriches the children's experience but also allows you to connect with our school community and contribute to the development of our pupils. If you're interested in making a positive impact and sharing in the joy of our children's play, please get in touch with us. Together, we can help our pupils live life in all its fullness!

Safer Recruitment

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.