Playworker - Poppleton Road Out of School Club
Playworker - Poppleton Road Out of School Club
We currently have the opportunity for a Part Time (25 hours p/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 breakfast club 7:15am to 9:00am, after school club 2:45pm to 6:00pm Monday to Friday and school holidays.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- a good understanding of play work
- involvement in the planning of out of school club activities
- an ability to 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 Level 3 Qualification in playwork/childcare/early years is an advantage but not essential.
Staff benefits:
- 20 paid sick days after 6 months service on a rolling 12-month programme
- 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year additional to annual leave entitlement
- free childcare for staff employed by Poppy Rd OOSC who have children attending the host school
- opt-in pension scheme
- free onsite parking
- yearly Flu Jab Voucher
- additional leave for length of service, 1 additional day for 2, 3 and 4 years of service
- support with training and qualifications
- Sovereign Healthcare Scheme
Salary
The current starting salary is based on the minimum wage depending on age and increasing depending on qualification levels.
- provider: Poppleton Road Out of School Club
- hours: 25 hours per week
- rate of pay: From £12.71 per hour
- address: The Annex, Poppleton Road Primary School, Poppleton Road, York, YO26 4UP
If you're interested in applying, contact the Manager, Kathryn Love, to request an application pack by email: [email protected], or telephone: 07713 435506.
This application closes Friday 12 June 2026.
