After School Play Leader (with optional Breakfast Club role) at Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SWPCA/40039

Location

Dauntsey Road, Great Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5HS

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)See attached

Hours Per Week

Fixed Term End Date

Sat 31st Jul, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 4th Sep, 2026

Start Date

TBC

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

10-09-2026

Interview Date(s) 10-09-2026

About this Role

The Vine School – Somerford Walter Powell Site
After School Play Leader (with optional Breakfast Club role)

We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic and reliable Play Leader to join our wraparound care team at Somerfords’ Walter Powell, part of The Vine Schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives by creating a fun, safe and nurturing environment at the end of the school day.

Hours:
After School Club: 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Monday to Thursday, term time only)
Optional Breakfast Club: 7:45am – 9:00am

Pay: Wiltshire Grade L/M depending on experience
Location: Somerfords’ Walter Powell Primary School, part of The Vine Schools

About the role:
As our After School Play Leader, you will lead engaging, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for children in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. You will create a warm, welcoming environment that reflects our school values of kindness, respect and resilience. The role involves supporting children with snacks and a light tea (training in Food Hygiene and First Aid will be provided), ensuring high standards of care and safety at all times, and working closely with school staff and parents.

We are looking for someone who:

Is caring, creative and calm under pressure
Has experience working with children or a keen interest in doing so
Works well as part of a team but is confident using their initiative
Is willing to complete training in safeguarding, food hygiene and paediatric first aid

Food will be served daily, so hygiene standards and helping with tidying up are expected. There will be plenty of fun and laughter along the way too.

Term time only – school holidays are yours to enjoy.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with our commitment to safeguarding.

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat or to request an application pack, please contact the school office.

The Vine Schools – growing together in belief, knowledge and wisdom.

Safeguarding Statement

Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.