Playworker - Kool Kids Club
Playworker - Kool Kids Club
We currently have the opportunity for 1 Part Time (25 hours per week) playworker to join our team on a permanent basis to work in our busy Out of School club.
The successful candidate will be required to work 7.15am to 9.00am, and 2:45pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours are offered during school holidays.
The successful candidate must have experience of or be able to demonstrate:
- a good understanding of the playwork/EYFS
- involvement in the planning of out of school club activities
- lead and or support safe creative and appropriate play opportunities for a range of different age groups
- willingness to undertake training opportunities
- care for the everyday needs of children and help to ensure a safe and secure setting
Experience
We are looking for a committed, self-motivated person who enjoys providing high quality childcare to children. You must be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who can work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
A Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in playwork/childcare/early years is essential.
Staff Benefits
- 10 days paid sick leave
- 3 days gifted closure days between Christmas and New Year
- additional leave awarded for length of service
- free childcare for employees with children attending the host school (discount applies to contracted days only)
- employer contributions into a pension fund
- free onsite parking
- yearly Flu Vaccination Voucher
- financial support with training qualifications
- access to training FOC including First Aid, Food Safety, Moving and Lifting, Safeguarding, plus many other sessions based around children’s care, learning and development
- subscription to Sovereign Health and an employee assistance programme offering discounted medical treatment and including a confidential employee helpline
- provision of a paid staff uniform
Role details
- provider: Kool Kids Club
- hours: 25 hours per week
- rate of pay: £16,185 for qualified staff
- address: Kool Kids Club, Clifton with Rawcliffe Primary School, Eastholme Drive, York, YO30 5TA
- website: koolkidsclub.co.uk
If you're interested in applying, contact Lauren Peirse by email: [email protected], or telephone: 07495 144433.
This application closes Friday 24 October 2025.
